PlainZIP

Wirtz, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24184

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

4,705
42/sq mi
$68,909
Median income
$228,100
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24184 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24184 covers 111.0 square miles in Wirtz, Franklin County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,705 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24184 reports a modest median household income of $68,909 (19% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,119. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $228,100 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $741 a month; 83.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. To put 24184 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 24184

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wirtz, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24184.

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 24184, Wirtz, 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

4,705

Population

111.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24184?

53.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$68,909

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,119

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

38.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24184 ranks nationally

Wirtz, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,909 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,285

Total Housing Units

1,907

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$228,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$741

Median Rent

1995

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

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24184 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 187
2021 +8.6% 203
2022 +9.4% 222
2023 +10.1% 244
2024 +17.6% 287

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 24184, employing approximately 571 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,313,000.

94

Businesses

571

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 26.6%
Retail trade 12 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.5%
Manufacturing 6 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%

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 24184 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 24184 ranks #5 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 24184 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 24184 ranks #6 of 8 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
24092 Glade Hill, VA 3,063 5.9 mi
24101 Hardy, VA 6,132 6.2 mi
24176 Union Hall, VA 1,360 7.4 mi
24095 Goodview, VA 4,677 9.6 mi
24151 Rocky Mount, VA 20,000 10.1 mi
24121 Moneta, VA 10,501 9.7 mi
24014 Roanoke, VA 16,570 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

24151 standard
Rocky Mount, VA
Pop: 20,000
24065 standard
Boones Mill, VA
Pop: 6,141
24101 standard
Hardy, VA
Pop: 6,132
24088 standard
Ferrum, VA
Pop: 5,408
24092 standard
Glade Hill, VA
Pop: 3,063
24137 standard
Penhook, VA
Pop: 2,582

Related Areas

Franklin County Wirtz, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24184 in? ▼
ZIP code 24184 (Wirtz) 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 24184? ▼
ZIP code 24184 in Wirtz, VA has a population of 4,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24184? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24184 is $68,909, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24184? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24184 is $228,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24184? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24184 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24184? ▼
ZIP code 24184 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24184? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24184 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24184? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24184 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 24184? ▼
In ZIP code 24184, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 24184? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24184 is 38.6 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 24184? ▼
In ZIP code 24184, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24184? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24184 is 8.6% 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.