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Mallow, VA
Census-designated place in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Population
537
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
813
ZIP codes
0
Mallow and its ZIP codes
Mallow at a glance
- Mallow is about 3.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,347 a year, 46% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,100 (71% below Virginia).
Local data for Mallow, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mallow, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,347
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$110,100
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Filipino Americans (52), Portuguese Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alleghany County. PPP loans are for Mallow.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,576
3,240 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,836 per person
How people get to work
Mallow, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled27.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mallow, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mallow, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Mallow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CovingtonCity | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Low MoorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 9 mi | 3 |
| Iron GateTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| White Sulphur Springs, WVCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| FincastleTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| New CastleTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| BuchananTown | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mallow, VA in?
- Mallow is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Mallow, VA?
- About 537 people live in Mallow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mallow?
- Nearby places include Covington (1.3 mi), Low Moor (6.1 mi), Callaghan (6.5 mi), Selma (7.1 mi), Glen Wilton (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023