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Lancaster County, VA
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Lancaster County, Virginia.
Population
10,936
Land area
133sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Lancaster County
Lancaster County at a glance
- Lancaster County is 63% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,713, 25% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,000 (15% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
- Its largest cities are Kilmarnock (1,333), Irvington (513) and White Stone (449).
Local data for Lancaster County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lancaster County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,713
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$327,000
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.3%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,120), Irish Americans (879), Italian Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,558
4,731 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $11,497 per person
PPP loans
$17.8M
332 loans, 2,429 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$90.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lancaster County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
287
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
446
6.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 29°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lancaster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lancaster County, VA?
- Kilmarnock is the largest city or town in Lancaster County, with about 1,333 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lancaster County?
- Lancaster County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22480, 22503, 22576, 22578.
- What is the population of Lancaster County, VA?
- About 10,936 people live in Lancaster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lancaster County?
- Lancaster County borders Northumberland County, Richmond County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023