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Patrick County, VA
3 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Patrick County, Virginia.
Population
17,512
Land area
483sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Patrick County
Patrick County at a glance
- Patrick County is 84% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,038, 43% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,400 (60% below Virginia) and median rent is $716 a month.
- Its largest cities are Patrick Springs (2,223), Stuart (1,952) and Meadows of Dan (134).
Local data for Patrick County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patrick County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,038
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$153,400
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,218), Irish Americans (945), Italian Americans (344).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,545
4,043 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $8,152 per person
PPP loans
$23.68M
300 loans, 3,514 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$28.33K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Patrick County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patrick County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
562
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patrick County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Patrick County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Patrick County, VA?
- Patrick Springs is the largest city or town in Patrick County, with about 2,223 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Patrick County?
- Patrick County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24053, 24076, 24082, 24120, 24133.
- What is the population of Patrick County, VA?
- About 17,512 people live in Patrick County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Patrick County?
- Patrick County borders Surry County, NC, Franklin County, Henry County, Stokes County, NC, Carroll County, Floyd County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023