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Orange, VA
Town in Orange County, Virginia.
Population
5,066
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,507
ZIP codes
0
Orange and its ZIP codes
Orange at a glance
- Orange is about 6.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,370 a year, 18% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,300 (29% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,103 a month.
Local data for Orange, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orange, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,370
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$273,300
Median rent
$1,103/mo
Homeownership
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (645), German Americans (477), Italian Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Orange.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,533
9,409 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$326M
FY 2026, $8,992 per person
How people get to work
Orange, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orange, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
835
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orange, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Orange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| RhoadesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| Blue Ridge ShoresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BarboursvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BrightwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| MadisonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RuckersvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| CulpeperTown | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| LouisaTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Piney MountainCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| StanardsvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HollymeadCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| MineralTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orange, VA in?
- Orange is in Orange County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Orange, VA?
- About 5,066 people live in Orange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orange?
- Nearby places include Unionville (8.3 mi), Gordonsville (8.7 mi), Rhoadesville (9.5 mi), Blue Ridge Shores (10 mi), Barboursville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023