Pulaski, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24301
Pulaski County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,366
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,718
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pulaski pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24301 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 24301 (Pulaski, VA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.1 in 2023 to 198.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, home to 14,366 residents across 207.9 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24301 reports a modest median household income of $57,718 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,856. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,300 (48% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $742; owner occupancy is 66.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Pulaski County, so 24301 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 24301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pulaski, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 24301, Pulaski, 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
14,366
Population
207.9
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24301?
40.8
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,718
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$34,856
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24301 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Pulaski, 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)
$57,718 26th percentile higher than 26% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,561housing units
6,561
Total Housing Units
5,837
Occupied Units
724
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$742
Median Rent
1970
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24301 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 144 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 179 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 188 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 198 |
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 240 business establishments in ZIP 24301, employing approximately 3,401 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,279,000.
240
Businesses
3,401
Employees
$171.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
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 24301 vs 24084 →
ZIP 24301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24301
Pulaski (24301)
14,366 residents
- 24084
Dublin (24084)
11,304 residents
- 24360
Max Meadows (24360)
6,169 residents
- 24324 2,013
Draper (24324)
2,013 residents
- 24347 1,931
Hiwassee (24347)
1,931 residents
- 24132 460
Parrott (24132)
460 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24324
Draper (24324)
$80,066 median income
- 24084
Dublin (24084)
$63,146 median income
- 24301
Pulaski (24301)
$57,718 median income
- 24347
Hiwassee (24347)
$55,156 median income
- 24360
Max Meadows (24360)
$54,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24301 ranks #3 of 5 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 24301, 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 (14,366 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 24301 in?
ZIP code 24301 (Pulaski) is located in Pulaski County, Virginia. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24301?
ZIP code 24301 in Pulaski, VA has a population of 14,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24301?
The median household income in ZIP 24301 is $57,718, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24301?
The median home value in ZIP 24301 is $173,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24301 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24301?
ZIP code 24301 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 3,401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24301 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (34), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24301 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 24301?
In ZIP code 24301, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 24301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24301 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24301?
In ZIP code 24301, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24301 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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