Rich Creek, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24147
Giles County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,201
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rich Creek pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24147 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24147 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rich Creek, Giles County, Virginia, home to just 1,201 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24147 reports a modest median household income of $61,667 (28% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,462. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,900 (69% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 57.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Giles County, so 24147 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 24147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rich Creek, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24147.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 24147, Rich Creek, 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
1,201
Population
17.3
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24147?
46.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$61,667
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,462
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24147 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Rich Creek, 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)
$61,667 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
626housing units
626
Total Housing Units
480
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,900
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 24147, employing approximately 470 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,013,000.
30
Businesses
470
Employees
$21.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 40.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 24147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24124
Narrows (24124)
4,352 residents
- 24963
Peterstown (24963)
4,095 residents
- 24918 1,677
Ballard (24918)
1,677 residents
- 24147 1,201
Rich Creek (24147)
1,201 residents
- 25979 893
Pipestem (25979)
893 residents
- 24945 393
Greenville (24945)
393 residents
- 24093 192
Glen Lyn (24093)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24147 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24918
Ballard (24918)
$63,594 median income
- 24124
Narrows (24124)
$62,854 median income
- 24147
Rich Creek (24147)
$61,667 median income
- 24963
Peterstown (24963)
$55,179 median income
- 24945
Greenville (24945)
$51,848 median income
- 25979
Pipestem (25979)
$50,132 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24147 ranks #3 of 6 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 24147, 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 (1,201 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 24147 in?
ZIP code 24147 (Rich Creek) 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 24147?
ZIP code 24147 in Rich Creek, VA has a population of 1,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24147?
The median household income in ZIP 24147 is $61,667, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24147?
The median home value in ZIP 24147 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24147 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24147?
ZIP code 24147 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24147 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24147?
In ZIP code 24147, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 24147?
In ZIP code 24147, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24147 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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