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Fincastle, VA

Town in Botetourt County, Virginia.

Population

858

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

419

ZIP codes

0

Fincastle and its ZIP codes

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Fincastle at a glance

  • Fincastle is 90% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $72,609 a year, 22% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,500 (33% below Virginia) and median rent is $945 a month.

Local data for Fincastle, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fincastle, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,609

Poverty rate

22.1%

Median home value

$257,500

Median rent

$945/mo

Homeownership

65.0%

Bachelor's or higher

32.4%

Median age

36.4

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (101), German Americans (66), Indian Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Botetourt County. PPP loans are for Fincastle.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,205

12,344 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,799

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$273M

FY 2026, $8,140 per person

Botetourt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fincastle, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

449

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

137

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 27°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fincastle, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Fincastle

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TroutvilleTown6.2 mi0.7
DalevilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi4.3
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place9 mi6.1
LaymantownCensus-designated place9.6 mi2.9
CloverdaleCensus-designated place10 mi3.1
Eagle RockCensus-designated place10 mi0.7
BuchananTown10 mi2.2
MontvaleCensus-designated place12 mi2.4
HollinsCensus-designated place12 mi8.6
New CastleTown13 mi0.2
VintonTown16 mi3.1
RoanokeCity17 mi42.5
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place17 mi2.5
Glen WiltonCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
SalemCity19 mi14.5
MallowCensus-designated place19 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fincastle, VA in?
Fincastle is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fincastle, VA?
About 858 people live in Fincastle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fincastle?
Nearby places include Troutville (6.2 mi), Daleville (7.1 mi), Blue Ridge (9 mi), Laymantown (9.6 mi), Cloverdale (10 mi).

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