Checked
Appomattox County, VA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Appomattox County, Virginia.
Population
16,610
Land area
334sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Appomattox County
Appomattox County at a glance
- Appomattox County is 77% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,853, 33% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600 (46% below Virginia) and median rent is $855 a month.
- Its largest cities are Appomattox (2,084) and Pamplin City (275).
Local data for Appomattox County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appomattox County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,853
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$207,600
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,828), German Americans (1,106), Scottish Americans (353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,641
3,660 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,384
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,401 per person
PPP loans
$11.35M
368 loans, 1,773 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.43K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Appomattox County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appomattox County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appomattox County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Appomattox County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Appomattox County, VA?
- Appomattox is the largest city or town in Appomattox County, with about 2,084 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Appomattox County?
- Appomattox County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23958, 24522, 24593.
- What is the population of Appomattox County, VA?
- About 16,610 people live in Appomattox County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Appomattox County?
- Appomattox County borders Campbell County, Amherst County, Prince Edward County, Buckingham County, Nelson County, Charlotte County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023