Fries, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24330
Grayson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,401
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,478
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fries pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24330 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24330 covers 107.6 square miles in Fries, Grayson County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,401 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24330 reports a modest median household income of $47,478 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,378. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,600 (62% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $728; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Grayson County, so 24330 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 24330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fries, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24330.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 24330, Fries, 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
3,401
Population
107.6
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24330?
43.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
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?
$47,478
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$25,378
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24330 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fries, 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)
$47,478 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
1,636housing units
1,636
Total Housing Units
1,215
Occupied Units
421
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,600
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$728
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 24330, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,169,000.
26
Businesses
150
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 24330 vs 24350 →
ZIP 24330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24333
Galax (24333)
17,996 residents
- 24330 3,401
Fries (24330)
3,401 residents
- 24312 2,401
Austinville (24312)
2,401 residents
- 24350 1,261
Ivanhoe (24350)
1,261 residents
- 24322 174
Cripple Creek (24322)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24330 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24350
Ivanhoe (24350)
$54,219 median income
- 24322
Cripple Creek (24322)
$48,482 median income
- 24312
Austinville (24312)
$48,235 median income
- 24333
Galax (24333)
$47,730 median income
- 24330
Fries (24330)
$47,478 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24330 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 24330, 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 (3,401 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 24330 in?
ZIP code 24330 (Fries) is located in Grayson County, Virginia. Grayson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grayson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24330?
ZIP code 24330 in Fries, VA has a population of 3,401 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24330?
The median household income in ZIP 24330 is $47,478, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24330?
The median home value in ZIP 24330 is $128,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24330 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24330?
ZIP code 24330 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24330 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24330?
In ZIP code 24330, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 24330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24330 is 32.5 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 24330?
In ZIP code 24330, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24330 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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