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Emory, VA

Census-designated place in Washington County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24327.

Population

1,419

Land area

4.1sq mi

People per sq mi

347

ZIP codes

1

Emory and its ZIP codes

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Emory at a glance

  • Emory is 57% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $111,667 a year, 20% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 (40% below Virginia) and median rent is $595 a month.

Local data for Emory, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Emory, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$111,667

Poverty rate

3.4%

Median home value

$231,400

Median rent

$595/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.4%

Median age

21.1

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (118), Irish Americans (69), Italian Americans (56).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Emory.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,292

21,147 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$695M

FY 2026, $12,889 per person

PPP loans

$3.4M

2 loans, 282 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Emory, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone47.0%
  • Carpooled1.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked30.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.5%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Emory, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

374

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

122

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 23°F

48.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Emory, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.0%

U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts

Diabetes

6.4%

U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Emory

1 in or overlapping Emory. Population shown

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Cities near Emory

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Glade SpringTown2.8 mi1.2
MeadowviewCensus-designated place3.1 mi4.4
SaltvilleTown7.2 mi8
ChilhowieTown7.9 mi2.5
Allison GapCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.6
AbingdonTown9.9 mi8
DamascusTown11 mi0.8
Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
AdwolfCensus-designated place13 mi9.2
McMullinCensus-designated place14 mi1
LebanonTown16 mi4.8
MarionTown18 mi4.8
HonakerTown18 mi1.7
BristolCity19 mi12.9
Claypool HillCensus-designated place20 mi5.5
ClevelandTown21 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Emory, VA in?
Emory is in Washington County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Emory, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Emory include 24327.
What is the population of Emory, VA?
About 1,419 people live in Emory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Emory?
Nearby places include Glade Spring (2.8 mi), Meadowview (3.1 mi), Saltville (7.2 mi), Chilhowie (7.9 mi), Allison Gap (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023