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Buckingham County, VA
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Buckingham County, Virginia.
Population
16,976
Land area
580sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Buckingham County
Buckingham County at a glance
- Buckingham County is 87% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,828 a year, 35% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,400 (55% below Virginia) and median rent is $927 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dillwyn (459), Yogaville (288) and Buckingham Courthouse (227).
Local data for Buckingham County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckingham County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,828
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$173,400
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
43.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,574), Irish Americans (1,369), Italian Americans (475).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,419
3,038 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,269
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,077 per person
PPP loans
$15.2M
175 loans, 1,631 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Buckingham County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 43.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckingham County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
505
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckingham County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Buckingham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Buckingham County, VA?
- Dillwyn is the largest city or town in Buckingham County, with about 459 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Buckingham County?
- Buckingham County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23004, 23123, 23921, 23936, 24562.
- What is the population of Buckingham County, VA?
- About 16,976 people live in Buckingham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Buckingham County?
- Buckingham County borders Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Prince Edward County, Appomattox County, Nelson County, Cumberland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023