Wythe County GIS Maps
Wythe County, Virginia, has 28,290 residents and covers 461.9 square miles. The population declined 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Wythe County is 51197.
Wytheville is the county's largest population center. Wythe County also includes 8 zip codes, 1 public school district and 17 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Wythe County Trends
- Population
- 28,290▾
- Median Home Value
- $172,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,734▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Wythe County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Wythe County Population
Wythe County had 28,290 residents in 2020. That was 3.2% lower than in 2010. Wythe County added 691 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 61 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wytheville, Max Meadows and Rural Retreat.
Population Trend in Wythe County VA
Wythe County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Wythe County Zip Codes
Wythe County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wytheville (24382), Max Meadows (24360) and Rural Retreat (24368). Wytheville is the largest zip by population, with about 14,109 residents or 50% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Wythe County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24382 | Wytheville | 14,109 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 24360 | Max Meadows | 5,653 | ▾ -8.4% |
| 24368 | Rural Retreat | 4,896 | ▾ -1.2% |
| 24350 | Austinville | 1,173 | ▾ -7% |
| 24313 | Barren Springs | 923 | ▴ 4.4% |
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Wythe County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Wythe County Demographics
Wythe County has a median age of 45.9, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 19.5% of residents are under 18, while 22% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Wythe County VA
Median Age
45.9
Under 18
19.5%
Age 65+
22%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
Wythe County School Districts
Wythe County is served by 1 public school district with 3,734 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Wythe County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wythe County Public Schools | 3,734 | 100% | ▾ -1.8% |
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Wythe County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Wythe County Housing & Real Estate
Wythe County has a median home value of $172,100 and a median gross rent of $718. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $262,499 and homes spent about 77 days on the market.
Wythe County Housing Mix
Wythe County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Wythe County Housing Trends
Wythe County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Wythe County, VA
Wythe County has 1,580 business listings across 406 categories. The largest categories in Wythe County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (85, 5.4%), Gas Stations (45, 2.8%), and ATMs (40, 2.5%). The full Wythe County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Wythe County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Wythe County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 85 | 5.4% |
| Gas Stations | 45 | 2.8% |
| ATMs | 40 | 2.5% |
| Auto Repair | 39 | 2.5% |
| Hotels | 33 | 2.1% |
| Medical Offices | 28 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 21 | 1.3% |
| Fast Food | 19 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 18 | 1.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 18 | 1.1% |
Wythe County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Etc | Accountant | Wytheville |
| Hill Crest Farm | Active Life | Wytheville |
| S & W Fertilizer Seed & Chemical | Agricultural Service | Wytheville |
| Reed Creek Milling Co. | Agriculture | Wytheville |
| Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) | Airline | Rural Retreat |
| Allergy and Asthma Associates | Allergist | Wytheville |
| Ready Wythe County | Ambulance And Ems Services | Wytheville |
| Grayson Restaurant | American Restaurants | Wytheville |
| Glade Mountain Saddle Club | Amusement Park | Rural Retreat |
| Animal Care Clinic LLC | Animal Hospital | Wytheville |
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Wythe County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Wythe County Basemaps
Wythe County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Wythe County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Wythe County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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