Pearisburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24134
Giles County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,741
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,401
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pearisburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24134 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 24134 (Pearisburg, VA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.2 in 2023 to 234.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24134 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, home to 5,741 residents across 265.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24134 reports a modest median household income of $65,401 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,195. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,800 (52% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Giles County, so 24134 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 24134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearisburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 24134, Pearisburg, 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
5,741
Population
265.8
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24134?
48.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.9%
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?
$65,401
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,195
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24134 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Pearisburg, 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)
$65,401 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,711housing units
2,711
Total Housing Units
2,283
Occupied Units
428
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,800
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1972
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24134 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 161 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 205 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 217 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 235 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 24134, employing approximately 1,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,659,000.
127
Businesses
1,460
Employees
$55.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Information | 4 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 24134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24084
Dublin (24084)
11,304 residents
- 24134
Pearisburg (24134)
5,741 residents
- 24124 4,352
Narrows (24124)
4,352 residents
- 24132 460
Parrott (24132)
460 residents
- 24167 345
Staffordsville (24167)
345 residents
- 24086 210
Eggleston (24086)
210 residents
- 24093 192
Glen Lyn (24093)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24134 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24086
Eggleston (24086)
$126,354 median income
- 24134
Pearisburg (24134)
$65,401 median income
- 24084
Dublin (24084)
$63,146 median income
- 24124
Narrows (24124)
$62,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24134 ranks #2 of 4 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 24134, 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 (5,741 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 24134 in?
ZIP code 24134 (Pearisburg) is located in Giles County, Virginia. Giles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/giles-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24134?
ZIP code 24134 in Pearisburg, VA has a population of 5,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24134?
The median household income in ZIP 24134 is $65,401, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24134?
The median home value in ZIP 24134 is $159,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24134 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24134?
ZIP code 24134 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24134?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24134 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24134?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24134 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 24134?
In ZIP code 24134, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 24134?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24134 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24134?
In ZIP code 24134, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24134 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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