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Grayson County, VA
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Grayson County, Virginia.
Population
15,287
Land area
442sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Grayson County
Grayson County at a glance
- Grayson County is 84% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,730, 49% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,100 (61% below Virginia) and median rent is $765 a month.
- Its largest cities are Independence (1,132), Baywood (681) and Fries (330).
Local data for Grayson County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayson County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,730
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$150,100
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,256), Irish Americans (1,180), Italian Americans (245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,571
3,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
PPP loans
$7.5M
324 loans, 1,193 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grayson County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayson County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grayson County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grayson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grayson County, VA?
- Independence is the largest city or town in Grayson County, with about 1,132 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grayson County?
- Grayson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24292, 24326, 24330, 24348, 24363.
- What is the population of Grayson County, VA?
- About 15,287 people live in Grayson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grayson County?
- Grayson County borders Surry County, NC, Washington County, Smyth County, Carroll County, Wythe County, Ashe County, NC, Johnson County, TN, Alleghany County, NC, Galax city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023