PlainZIP

Stuart, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24171

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

8,250
16/sq mi
$57,778
Median income
$148,300
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24171 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia, home to 8,250 residents across 515.6 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24171 reports a modest median household income of $57,778 (32% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,556. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $148,300 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $687 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Patrick County, letting you compare 24171 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 24171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stuart, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24171.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24171, Stuart, 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

8,250

Population

515.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24171?

51.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$57,778

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$37,556

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24171 ranks nationally

Stuart, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,778 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,707

Total Housing Units

3,738

Occupied Units

969

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$148,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$687

Median Rent

1980

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

+34.0%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24171 have increased 34.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.8% 141
2021 +5.2% 148
2022 +28.7% 191
2023 +1.4% 193
2024 +34.0% 259

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 24171, employing approximately 1,875 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,580,000.

170

Businesses

1,875

Employees

$70.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 24 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.6%
Manufacturing 17 10.0%
Construction 15 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.1%
Finance and insurance 11 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.3%
Information 5 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.4%

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 24171 vs 24133 →

ZIP 24171 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 24171 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24171 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 24171 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
24133 Patrick Springs, VA 2,626 5.8 mi
24082 Critz, VA 419 7.4 mi
24185 Woolwine, VA 854 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Patrick County

24053 standard
Ararat, VA
Pop: 2,715
24133 standard
Patrick Springs, VA
Pop: 2,626
24120 standard
Meadows Of Dan, VA
Pop: 1,860
24076 standard
Claudville, VA
Pop: 972
24185 standard
Woolwine, VA
Pop: 854
24082 standard
Critz, VA
Pop: 419

Related Areas

Patrick County Stuart, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24171 in? ▼
ZIP code 24171 (Stuart) is located in Patrick County, Virginia. Patrick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/patrick-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24171? ▼
ZIP code 24171 in Stuart, VA has a population of 8,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24171 is $57,778, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24171 is $148,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24171 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24171? ▼
ZIP code 24171 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,875 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24171 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24171 increased by 34.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 24171? ▼
In ZIP code 24171, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 24171? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24171 is 29.7 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 24171? ▼
In ZIP code 24171, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24171 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.