PlainZIP

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
$87,112
Median income
$314,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $46,317. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $314,500 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $995 a month; 84.1% of 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 24101 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24101?

52.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$46,317

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24101 ranks nationally

Hardy, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,112 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,024

Total Housing Units

2,601

Occupied Units

423

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$314,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24101 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24184 Wirtz, VA 4,705 6.2 mi
24095 Goodview, VA 4,677 4.7 mi
24179 Vinton, VA 18,616 7.7 mi
24014 Roanoke, VA 16,570 7.0 mi
24013 Roanoke, VA 8,684 9.2 mi
24011 Roanoke, VA 219 10.2 mi
24012 Roanoke, VA 29,015 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

24151 standard
Rocky Mount, VA
Pop: 20,000
24065 standard
Boones Mill, VA
Pop: 6,141
24088 standard
Ferrum, VA
Pop: 5,408
24184 standard
Wirtz, VA
Pop: 4,705
24092 standard
Glade Hill, VA
Pop: 3,063
24137 standard
Penhook, VA
Pop: 2,582

Related Areas

Franklin County Hardy, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.