Fancy Gap, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24328
Carroll County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,726
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,659
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fancy Gap pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24328 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24328 covers 97.5 square miles in Fancy Gap, Carroll County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,726 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24328 reports a modest median household income of $56,659 (34% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,828. Unemployment is 11.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,100 (51% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 24328 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 24328
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fancy Gap, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24328.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 24328, Fancy Gap, 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
1,726
Population
97.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24328?
65.2
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
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?
$56,659
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$42,828
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24328 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fancy Gap, 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)
$56,659 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,742housing units
1,742
Total Housing Units
1,050
Occupied Units
692
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1981
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 24328, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,404,000.
39
Businesses
170
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 25.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 24328 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24343
Hillsville (24343)
9,267 residents
- 24317
Cana (24317)
3,858 residents
- 24381
Woodlawn (24381)
3,816 residents
- 27024 2,733
Lowgap (27024)
2,733 residents
- 24328 1,726
Fancy Gap (24328)
1,726 residents
- 24325 1,039
Dugspur (24325)
1,039 residents
- 24351 668
Lambsburg (24351)
668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24328 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24328 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24325
Dugspur (24325)
$70,938 median income
- 24381
Woodlawn (24381)
$65,109 median income
- 27024
Lowgap (27024)
$62,813 median income
- 24343
Hillsville (24343)
$58,252 median income
- 24328
Fancy Gap (24328)
$56,659 median income
- 24317
Cana (24317)
$38,412 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24328 ranks #5 of 6 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 24328, 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 (1,726 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 24328 in?
ZIP code 24328 (Fancy Gap) 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 24328?
ZIP code 24328 in Fancy Gap, VA has a population of 1,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24328?
The median household income in ZIP 24328 is $56,659, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24328?
The median home value in ZIP 24328 is $165,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24328?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24328 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24328?
ZIP code 24328 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24328?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24328 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24328?
In ZIP code 24328, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 24328?
In ZIP code 24328, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24328?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24328 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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