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Smithfield, VA
Town in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Population
8,834
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
908
ZIP codes
0
Smithfield and its ZIP codes
Smithfield at a glance
- Smithfield is about 4.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $113,158, 21% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,900 and median rent is $1,195 a month.
Local data for Smithfield, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithfield, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,158
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$374,900
Median rent
$1,195/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,253), Irish Americans (734), Scottish Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isle of Wight County. PPP loans are for Smithfield.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,063
9,852 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$350M
FY 2026, $9,072 per person
How people get to work
Smithfield, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithfield, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
300
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 31°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithfield, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Crime in Smithfield
Smithfield Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 284
- per 100,000 people · 135% of the VA rate
- Property crime
- 885
- per 100,000 people · 63% of the VA rate
Cities near Smithfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Benns ChurchCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| CarrolltonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.5 |
| RushmereCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.8 |
| Newport NewsCity | 11 mi | 69 |
| WindsorTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| Bethel ManorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HamptonCity | 15 mi | 51.5 |
| IvorTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SurryTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PortsmouthCity | 16 mi | 33.3 |
| SuffolkCity | 17 mi | 399.2 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| DendronTown | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| PoquosonCity | 18 mi | 15.4 |
| YorktownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithfield, VA in?
- Smithfield is in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Smithfield, VA?
- About 8,834 people live in Smithfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithfield?
- Nearby places include Benns Church (3.3 mi), Carrollton (6.5 mi), Rushmere (8.2 mi), Newport News (11 mi), Windsor (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023