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Cana, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24317

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

3,858
40/sq mi
$38,412
Median income
$118,300
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24317 covers 97.4 square miles in Cana, Carroll County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,858 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24317 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,412 (55% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,998. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Housing costs here run $118,300 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $764 a month; 76.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carroll County, letting you compare 24317 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 24317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cana, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24317.

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 24317, Cana, 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

3,858

Population

97.4

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24317?

44.4

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$38,412

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$29,998

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24317 ranks nationally

Cana, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,412 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,127

Total Housing Units

1,593

Occupied Units

534

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$118,300

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$764

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 24317, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,653,000.

39

Businesses

250

Employees

$9.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 28.2%
Construction 5 12.8%
Manufacturing 4 10.3%
Wholesale trade 4 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.7%

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 24317 vs 24328 →

ZIP 24317 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 24317 ranks #2 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 24317 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 24317 ranks #5 of 5 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
24328 Fancy Gap, VA 1,726 4.2 mi
24351 Lambsburg, VA 668 5.4 mi
24053 Ararat, VA 2,715 7.7 mi
27030 Mount Airy, NC 38,374 8.3 mi
24352 Laurel Fork, VA 890 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

24343 standard
Hillsville, VA
Pop: 9,267
24381 standard
Woodlawn, VA
Pop: 3,816
24312 standard
Austinville, VA
Pop: 2,401
24328 standard
Fancy Gap, VA
Pop: 1,726
24325 standard
Dugspur, VA
Pop: 1,039
24352 standard
Laurel Fork, VA
Pop: 890

Related Areas

Carroll County Cana, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24317 in? ▼
ZIP code 24317 (Cana) is located in Carroll County, Virginia. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24317? ▼
ZIP code 24317 in Cana, VA has a population of 3,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24317 is $38,412, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24317 is $118,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24317 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24317? ▼
ZIP code 24317 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24317? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24317 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24317? ▼
In ZIP code 24317, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 24317? ▼
In ZIP code 24317, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24317 is 20.7% 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.