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Buchanan County, VA
4 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Buchanan County, Virginia.
Population
19,415
Land area
503sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Buchanan County
Buchanan County at a glance
- Buchanan County is 82% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,886 a year, 54% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,900 (75% below Virginia) and median rent is $743 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Grundy (872), Vansant (551) and Big Rock (384).
Local data for Buchanan County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buchanan County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,886
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$94,900
Prices +13.6% in a year
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (634), Irish Americans (589), Italian Americans (219).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,841
5,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
PPP loans
$25.6M
302 loans, 2,804 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,117
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Buchanan County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buchanan County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buchanan County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Buchanan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Buchanan County, VA?
- Grundy is the largest city or town in Buchanan County, with about 872 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Buchanan County?
- Buchanan County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24239, 24603, 24607, 24614, 24620.
- What is the population of Buchanan County, VA?
- About 19,415 people live in Buchanan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Buchanan County?
- Buchanan County borders Pike County, KY, Tazewell County, Russell County, Mingo County, WV, McDowell County, WV, Dickenson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023