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Broadway, VA
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia.
Population
4,273
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,797
ZIP codes
0
Broadway and its ZIP codes
Broadway at a glance
- Broadway is about 8.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,669 a year, 31% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,300 (26% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,095 a month.
Local data for Broadway, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Broadway, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,669
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,095/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (742), Irish Americans (339), Mexican Americans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Broadway.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,443
34,938 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $6,039 per person
How people get to work
Broadway, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Broadway, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,097
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broadway, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Broadway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimbervilleTown | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Singers GlenCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| New MarketTown | 7.5 mi | 2 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| QuicksburgCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount CliftonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisonburgCity | 12 mi | 17.3 |
| Mount JacksonTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Orkney SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ShenandoahTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| KeezletownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Hudson CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MassanuttenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.9 |
| BasyeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Broadway, VA in?
- Broadway is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Broadway, VA?
- About 4,273 people live in Broadway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Broadway?
- Nearby places include Timberville (2.3 mi), Linville (6.2 mi), Singers Glen (7.2 mi), New Market (7.5 mi), Forestville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023