Zag, Pound, VA
Zag — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Zag, Pound, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Zag Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Zag is a small, unincorporated community within the town of Pound in Wise County, Virginia. It offers a quiet, rural Appalachian lifestyle characterized by close-knit community ties and scenic mountain surroundings.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market in Zag is very affordable, with a median home value of approximately $98,200. Residents typically live in single-family homes, mobile homes, and modest properties on larger, often wooded lots.
Schools & Education
Students in Zag are served by the Wise County Public Schools system. Nearby schools include Pound Elementary School and, for older students, schools in the neighboring communities.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor recreation is centered on the natural landscape, with opportunities for hiking, hunting, and fishing in the surrounding Jefferson National Forest. The town of Pound also maintains local parks and community fields.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining and shopping options are primarily local and essential, with a few family-owned restaurants and small convenience stores in Pound. Residents often travel to nearby Norton or Wise for more variety and larger retailers.
Who Lives Here
The community has a median household income of about $39,796. Demographics reflect a predominantly white, working-class population, with many families having deep roots in the region.
Zag Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $98K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $567/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $40K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 40387 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Zag, Pound
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18