Penhook, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24137
Franklin County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,582
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,361
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Penhook pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24137 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24137 covers 192.7 square miles in Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,582 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24137 reports a modest median household income of $65,361 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,225. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 0.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,400 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $935; owner occupancy is 87.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 24137 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 24137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Penhook, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24137.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 24137, Penhook, 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
2,582
Population
192.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24137?
59.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.8%
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?
$65,361
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,225
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24137 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Penhook, 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)
$65,361 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
2,167housing units
2,167
Total Housing Units
1,275
Occupied Units
892
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1989
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 24137, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,761,000.
49
Businesses
192
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 24.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24137 vs 24176 →
ZIP 24137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24092
Glade Hill (24092)
3,063 residents
- 24137
Penhook (24137)
2,582 residents
- 24176
Union Hall (24176)
1,360 residents
- 24530 1,088
Callands (24530)
1,088 residents
- 24161 471
Sandy Level (24161)
471 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24137 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24176
Union Hall (24176)
$98,250 median income
- 24137
Penhook (24137)
$65,361 median income
- 24092
Glade Hill (24092)
$64,388 median income
- 24161
Sandy Level (24161)
$46,579 median income
- 24530 $36,165
Callands (24530)
$36,165 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24137 ranks #2 of 5 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 24137, 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 (2,582 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 24137 in?
ZIP code 24137 (Penhook) 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 24137?
ZIP code 24137 in Penhook, VA has a population of 2,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24137?
The median household income in ZIP 24137 is $65,361, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24137?
The median home value in ZIP 24137 is $210,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24137 is White at 90.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24137?
ZIP code 24137 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24137 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24137?
In ZIP code 24137, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 24137?
In ZIP code 24137, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24137 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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