Hardy, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24101
Franklin County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,132
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,112
- Median income Above-median income area
- $314,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hardy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24101 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24101 (Hardy, VA) rose +20.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.8 in 2023 to 274.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24101 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hardy, Franklin County, Virginia, home to 6,132 residents across 143.9 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24101 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,112 (2% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,317. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $314,500 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $995; 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 24101 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hardy, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24101.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24101, Hardy, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,132
Population
143.9
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24101?
52.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,112
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$46,317
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24101 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Hardy, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,112 Top 37% higher than 63% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,024housing units
3,024
Total Housing Units
2,601
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$995
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.9%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24101 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 164 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 178 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 204 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 227 |
| 2024 | +20.9% | 274 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 133 business establishments in ZIP 24101, employing approximately 759 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,606,000.
133
Businesses
759
Employees
$29.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.3% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24101 vs 24184 →
ZIP 24101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
29,015 residents
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
18,616 residents
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
16,570 residents
- 24013 8,684
Roanoke (24013)
8,684 residents
- 24101 6,132
Hardy (24101)
6,132 residents
- 24184 4,705
Wirtz (24184)
4,705 residents
- 24095 4,677
Goodview (24095)
4,677 residents
- 24011 219
Roanoke (24011)
219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24101 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24101
Hardy (24101)
$87,112 median income
- 24095
Goodview (24095)
$80,246 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24184
Wirtz (24184)
$68,909 median income
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
$67,565 median income
- 24011
Roanoke (24011)
$54,986 median income
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
$52,973 median income
- 24013
Roanoke (24013)
$51,290 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24101 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24101, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24101 in?
ZIP code 24101 (Hardy) is located in Franklin County, Virginia. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24101?
ZIP code 24101 in Hardy, VA has a population of 6,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24101?
The median household income in ZIP 24101 is $87,112, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24101?
The median home value in ZIP 24101 is $314,500, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24101 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24101?
ZIP code 24101 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24101 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24101 increased by 20.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24101?
In ZIP code 24101, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24101 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24101?
In ZIP code 24101, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24101 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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