New Castle, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24127
Craig County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,261
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,620
- Median income Near-median income area
- $187,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Castle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24127 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24127 covers 617.5 square miles in New Castle, Craig County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,261 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24127 reports a modest median household income of $67,620 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,371. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,100 (44% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Craig County, so 24127 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 24127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Castle, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24127.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 24127, New Castle, 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
4,261
Population
617.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24127?
46.0
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.8%
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?
$67,620
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,371
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24127 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
New Castle, 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)
$67,620 41st percentile higher than 41% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,014housing units
2,014
Total Housing Units
1,529
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 24127, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,243,000.
49
Businesses
341
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 24127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24127
New Castle (24127)
4,261 residents
- 24070 1,363
Catawba (24070)
1,363 residents
- 24131 140
Paint Bank (24131)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24127 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24127, 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 (4,261 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 24127 in?
ZIP code 24127 (New Castle) is located in Craig County, Virginia. Craig County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craig-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24127?
ZIP code 24127 in New Castle, VA has a population of 4,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24127?
The median household income in ZIP 24127 is $67,620, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24127?
The median home value in ZIP 24127 is $187,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24127 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24127?
ZIP code 24127 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24127 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24127?
In ZIP code 24127, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24127?
In ZIP code 24127, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24127 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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