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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
$65,401
Median income
$159,800
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 24134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 265.8 square miles in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,741 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24134 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24134 sits at $65,401 (24% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,195. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,800 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Giles County, so you can benchmark 24134 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24134.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24134?

48.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$33,195

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24134 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,401 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,711

Total Housing Units

2,283

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$159,800

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24134 ranks #2 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 24134 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 24134 ranks #2 of 4 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
24167 Staffordsville, VA 345 2.5 mi
24084 Dublin, VA 11,304 9.0 mi
24124 Narrows, VA 4,352 6.3 mi
24132 Parrott, VA 460 7.6 mi
24086 Eggleston, VA 210 8.3 mi
24093 Glen Lyn, VA 192 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Giles County

24124 standard
Narrows, VA
Pop: 4,352
24136 standard
Pembroke, VA
Pop: 3,393
24128 standard
Newport, VA
Pop: 1,872
24147 standard
Rich Creek, VA
Pop: 1,201
24150 standard
Ripplemead, VA
Pop: 693
24167 standard
Staffordsville, VA
Pop: 345

Related Areas

Giles County Pearisburg, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Pearisburg, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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