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Bath County, VA
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Bath County, Virginia.
Population
4,100
Land area
529sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Bath County
Bath County at a glance
- Bath County is 96% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,184, 40% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,700 (46% below Virginia) and median rent is $736 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hot Springs (487), Millboro (108) and Warm Springs (19).
Local data for Bath County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bath County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,184
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (596), Irish Americans (454), Puerto Ricans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,566
2,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,722
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.59M
FY 2026, $9,881 per person
PPP loans
$7.86M
103 loans, 910 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$97.58K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bath County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bath County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
320
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bath County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bath County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bath County, VA?
- Hot Springs is the largest city or town in Bath County, with about 487 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bath County?
- Bath County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24412, 24445, 24460, 24484, 24487.
- What is the population of Bath County, VA?
- About 4,100 people live in Bath County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bath County?
- Bath County borders Augusta County, Greenbrier County, WV, Rockbridge County, Alleghany County, Pocahontas County, WV, Highland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023