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Ferrum, VA

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia.

Population

1,774

Land area

9.1sq mi

People per sq mi

194

ZIP codes

0

Ferrum and its ZIP codes

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Ferrum at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $40,435 a year, 57% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,900 (51% below Virginia) and median rent is $638 a month.

Local data for Ferrum, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ferrum, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,435

Poverty rate

37.1%

Median home value

$188,900

Median rent

$638/mo

Homeownership

69.5%

Bachelor's or higher

29.1%

Median age

21.8

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (131), German Americans (61), Polish Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Ferrum.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,012

15,810 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,252

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$432M

FY 2026, $7,928 per person

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone46.5%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked18.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home23.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ferrum, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

877

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

62

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

49.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ferrum, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Cities near Ferrum

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Henry ForkCensus-designated place8.4 mi2.7
Rocky MountTown8.5 mi6.8
Oak LevelCensus-designated place10 mi6.1
BassettCensus-designated place12 mi3.5
StanleytownCensus-designated place13 mi2.8
Boones MillTown13 mi0.7
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place15 mi7.9
FieldaleCensus-designated place16 mi1.6
FloydTown17 mi0.5
Villa HeightsCensus-designated place17 mi1
Union HallCensus-designated place19 mi14.5
MartinsvilleCity19 mi11
ChatmossCensus-designated place21 mi5.4
Horse PastureCensus-designated place21 mi9.6
Laurel ParkCensus-designated place21 mi1.3
Cave SpringCensus-designated place21 mi11.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ferrum, VA in?
Ferrum is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the population of Ferrum, VA?
About 1,774 people live in Ferrum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ferrum?
Nearby places include Henry Fork (8.4 mi), Rocky Mount (8.5 mi), Oak Level (10 mi), Bassett (12 mi), Stanleytown (13 mi).

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