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Basye, VA

Census-designated place in Shenandoah County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22810.

Population

1,481

Land area

8.7sq mi

People per sq mi

170

ZIP codes

1

Basye and its ZIP codes

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Basye at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $74,393 a year, 20% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,300 (23% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,033 a month.

Local data for Basye, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Basye, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,393

Poverty rate

8.6%

Median home value

$297,300

Median rent

$1,033/mo

Homeownership

87.3%

Bachelor's or higher

40.6%

Median age

47.7

Average commute

23.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (307), Irish Americans (284), French Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shenandoah County. PPP loans are for Basye.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,183

13,072 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,843

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$357M

FY 2026, $8,073 per person

Shenandoah County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Basye, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled17.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Basye, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

894

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

98

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 19°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Basye, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Basye

1 in or overlapping Basye. Population shown

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Cities near Basye

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hudson CrossroadsCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.1
Orkney SpringsCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.3
ConicvilleCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.5
Mount CliftonCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.4
ForestvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.2
Mount JacksonTown8.3 mi3.8
Columbia FurnaceCensus-designated place9 mi1.3
Bowmans CrossingCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.7
QuicksburgCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
EdinburgTown11 mi0.7
New MarketTown13 mi2
TimbervilleTown13 mi1.3
AlonzavilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
WoodstockTown14 mi3.8
BroadwayTown15 mi2.4
SaumsvilleCensus-designated place16 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Basye, VA in?
Basye is in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Basye, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Basye include 22810.
What is the population of Basye, VA?
About 1,481 people live in Basye, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Basye?
Nearby places include Hudson Crossroads (2.8 mi), Orkney Springs (3.2 mi), Conicville (4.2 mi), Mount Clifton (4.9 mi), Forestville (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023