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Craig County, VA
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Craig County, Virginia.
Population
4,856
Land area
328sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Craig County
Craig County at a glance
- Craig County is 93% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,057 a year, 26% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,000 (51% below Virginia) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Craig County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Craig County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,057
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$189,000
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (601), Irish Americans (403), Scottish Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,516
764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.8M
FY 2026, $7,717 per person
PPP loans
$2M
116 loans, 358 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Craig County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Craig County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
222
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Craig County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Craig County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Craig County, VA?
- New Castle is the largest city or town in Craig County, with about 138 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Craig County?
- Craig County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24070, 24127, 24131.
- What is the population of Craig County, VA?
- About 4,856 people live in Craig County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Craig County?
- Craig County borders Montgomery County, Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Giles County, Alleghany County, Monroe County, WV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023