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 Moderate-density area
- $38,412
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,998. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,300 (65% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 76.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 24317 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 24317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cana, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24317.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24317?
44.4
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$38,412
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$29,998
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24317 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Cana, 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)
$38,412 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
2,127housing units
2,127
Total Housing Units
1,593
Occupied Units
534
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,300
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 24317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27030
Mount Airy (27030)
38,374 residents
- 24317 3,858
Cana (24317)
3,858 residents
- 24053 2,715
Ararat (24053)
2,715 residents
- 24328 1,726
Fancy Gap (24328)
1,726 residents
- 24352 890
Laurel Fork (24352)
890 residents
- 24351 668
Lambsburg (24351)
668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24317 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24053
Ararat (24053)
$63,646 median income
- 24328
Fancy Gap (24328)
$56,659 median income
- 24352
Laurel Fork (24352)
$50,321 median income
- 27030
Mount Airy (27030)
$46,377 median income
- 24317
Cana (24317)
$38,412 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24317, 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 (3,858 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 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.
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