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Smyth County, VA
9 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Smyth County, Virginia.
Population
29,420
Land area
451sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Smyth County
Smyth County at a glance
- Smyth County is 70% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,883 a year, 46% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,600 (64% below Virginia) and median rent is $731 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Marion (5,670), Chilhowie (2,428) and Saltville (2,198).
Local data for Smyth County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools16
- Libraries3
- Banks9
- Post Offices6
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants71
- Affordable Housing2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Smyth County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,883
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$139,600
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,459), Irish Americans (2,347), Scottish Americans (524).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,559
11,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $8,359 per person
PPP loans
$25.91M
763 loans, 3,493 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.41K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Smyth County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smyth County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
427
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smyth County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Smyth County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Smyth County, VA?
- Marion is the largest city or town in Smyth County, with about 5,670 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Smyth County?
- Smyth County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24311, 24319, 24354, 24370, 24375.
- What is the population of Smyth County, VA?
- About 29,420 people live in Smyth County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Smyth County?
- Smyth County borders Washington County, Tazewell County, Wythe County, Russell County, Grayson County, Bland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023