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Surry County, VA
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Surry County, Virginia.
Population
6,549
Land area
279sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Surry County
Surry County at a glance
- Surry County is 89% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,041, 16% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,800 (38% below Virginia) and median rent is $983 a month.
- Its largest cities are Claremont (393), Dendron (303) and Surry (212).
Local data for Surry County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Surry County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,041
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$238,800
Prices +17.1% in a year
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
41.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (300), Irish Americans (295), Mexican Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$108,578
2,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.78M
FY 2026, $8,959 per person
PPP loans
$3.25M
100 loans, 494 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.36K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Surry County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 41.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Surry County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
254
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Surry County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Surry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Surry County, VA?
- Claremont is the largest city or town in Surry County, with about 393 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Surry County?
- Surry County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23839, 23846, 23881, 23883, 23899.
- What is the population of Surry County, VA?
- About 6,549 people live in Surry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Surry County?
- Surry County borders Prince George County, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, Sussex County, Charles City County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023