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Bland County, VA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Bland County, Virginia.
Population
6,199
Land area
358sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Bland County
Bland County at a glance
- Bland County is 92% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,216 a year, 34% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,100 (60% below Virginia) and median rent is $644 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bland (564), Bastian (374) and Mechanicsburg (52).
Local data for Bland County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bland County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,216
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$152,100
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (959), Irish Americans (822), Italian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,160
2,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.5M
FY 2026, $10,135 per person
PPP loans
$6.1M
128 loans, 727 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,038
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bland County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bland County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
237
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bland County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bland County, VA?
- Bland is the largest city or town in Bland County, with about 564 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bland County?
- Bland County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24314, 24315, 24318, 24366.
- What is the population of Bland County, VA?
- About 6,199 people live in Bland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bland County?
- Bland County borders Mercer County, WV, Tazewell County, Pulaski County, Smyth County, Wythe County, Giles County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023