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Ridgeway, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24148

Henry County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,013
43/sq mi
$59,428
Median income
$152,200
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridgeway pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.6 square miles in Ridgeway, Henry County, Virginia. The area is home to 8,013 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 24148 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24148 sits at $59,428 (31% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,741. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $152,200 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 24148 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 24148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24148.

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 24148, Ridgeway, 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

8,013

Population

184.6

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24148?

45.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 16.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$59,428

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$29,741

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24148 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,428 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,852

Total Housing Units

3,048

Occupied Units

804

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$152,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1976

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

+14.2%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24148 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 137
2021 +5.9% 146
2022 +7.8% 157
2023 +24.2% 195
2024 +14.2% 223

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 137 business establishments in ZIP 24148, employing approximately 2,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,636,000.

137

Businesses

2,452

Employees

$96.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 18 13.1%
Manufacturing 15 10.9%
Construction 14 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.2%

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 24148 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 24148 ranks #4 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 24148 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 24148 ranks #2 of 7 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
27048 Stoneville, NC 8,609 7.6 mi
24112 Martinsville, VA 32,646 10.2 mi
24078 Collinsville, VA 7,115 10.1 mi
27288 Eden, NC 24,071 9.0 mi
24089 Fieldale, VA 2,640 10.4 mi
27027 Mayodan, NC 4,385 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

24112 standard
Martinsville, VA
Pop: 32,646
24055 standard
Bassett, VA
Pop: 13,674
24078 standard
Collinsville, VA
Pop: 7,115
24054 standard
Axton, VA
Pop: 6,797
24089 standard
Fieldale, VA
Pop: 2,640
24165 standard
Spencer, VA
Pop: 1,613

Related Areas

Henry County Ridgeway, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24148 in? ▼
ZIP code 24148 (Ridgeway) is located in Henry County, Virginia. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24148? ▼
ZIP code 24148 in Ridgeway, VA has a population of 8,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24148 is $59,428, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24148 is $152,200, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24148 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24148? ▼
ZIP code 24148 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 2,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24148 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24148 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 24148? ▼
In ZIP code 24148, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 24148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24148 is 28.1 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 24148? ▼
In ZIP code 24148, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24148 is 12.5% 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 Ridgeway, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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