Thaxton, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24174
Bedford County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,539
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,052
- Median income Below-median income area
- $192,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thaxton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24174 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24174 (Thaxton, VA) fell -5.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 24174 covers 88.5 square miles in Thaxton, Bedford County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,539 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24174 reports a modest median household income of $54,052 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,199. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,800 (42% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $474; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bedford County, so 24174 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 24174
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thaxton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24174.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 24174, Thaxton, 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
2,539
Population
88.5
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24174?
37.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.6%
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?
$54,052
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,199
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24174 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Thaxton, 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)
$54,052 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,092housing units
1,092
Total Housing Units
936
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$474
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 26 business establishments in ZIP 24174, employing approximately 136 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,293,000.
26
Businesses
136
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 19.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 15.4% |
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 24174 vs 24122 →
ZIP 24174 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24523
Bedford (24523)
18,952 residents
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
18,616 residents
- 24064 4,963
Blue Ridge (24064)
4,963 residents
- 24095 4,677
Goodview (24095)
4,677 residents
- 24174 2,539
Thaxton (24174)
2,539 residents
- 24122 1,683
Montvale (24122)
1,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24174 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24174 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24095
Goodview (24095)
$80,246 median income
- 24523
Bedford (24523)
$73,957 median income
- 24064
Blue Ridge (24064)
$73,583 median income
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
$67,565 median income
- 24122
Montvale (24122)
$66,563 median income
- 24174
Thaxton (24174)
$54,052 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24174 ranks #6 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 24174, 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 (2,539 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 24174 in?
ZIP code 24174 (Thaxton) is located in Bedford County, Virginia. Bedford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bedford-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24174?
ZIP code 24174 in Thaxton, VA has a population of 2,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24174?
The median household income in ZIP 24174 is $54,052, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24174?
The median home value in ZIP 24174 is $192,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24174?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24174 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24174?
ZIP code 24174 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24174?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24174 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24174?
In ZIP code 24174, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 24174?
In ZIP code 24174, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24174?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24174 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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