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 Moderate-density area
- $68,909
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24184 (Wirtz, VA) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.4 in 2023 to 287.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,119. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,100 (32% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $741; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 24184 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 24184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wirtz, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24184.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24184?
53.4
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$68,909
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$39,119
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
38.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24184 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Wirtz, 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)
$68,909 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,285housing units
2,285
Total Housing Units
1,907
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24184 vs 24092 →
ZIP 24184 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24151
Rocky Mount (24151)
20,000 residents
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
16,570 residents
- 24121
Moneta (24121)
10,501 residents
- 24101 6,132
Hardy (24101)
6,132 residents
- 24184 4,705
Wirtz (24184)
4,705 residents
- 24095 4,677
Goodview (24095)
4,677 residents
- 24092 3,063
Glade Hill (24092)
3,063 residents
- 24176 1,360
Union Hall (24176)
1,360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24184 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24176
Union Hall (24176)
$98,250 median income
- 24101
Hardy (24101)
$87,112 median income
- 24121
Moneta (24121)
$81,006 median income
- 24095
Goodview (24095)
$80,246 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24184
Wirtz (24184)
$68,909 median income
- 24151
Rocky Mount (24151)
$65,223 median income
- 24092
Glade Hill (24092)
$64,388 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24184, 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 (4,705 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Franklin County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 24184's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 24184 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Wirtz, VA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.