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Galax, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24333

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

17,996
48/sq mi
$47,730
Median income
$155,400
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galax pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24333 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24333 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 373.4 square miles in Galax, Galax County, Virginia. The area is home to 17,996 residents, producing a population density of 48 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24333 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24333 sits at $47,730 (44% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,250. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $155,400 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24333 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 24333 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24333.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24333, Galax, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,996

Population

373.4

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24333?

46.8

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$47,730

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$31,250

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24333 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,730 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,839

Total Housing Units

7,130

Occupied Units

1,709

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$155,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1976

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24333 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 154
2021 +10.8% 170
2022 +17.1% 199
2023 +7.9% 215
2024 +4.3% 224

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 409 business establishments in ZIP 24333, employing approximately 5,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,663,000.

409

Businesses

5,617

Employees

$221.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 76 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.1%
Finance and insurance 26 6.4%
Construction 24 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.4%
Manufacturing 17 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.9%
Information 10 2.4%
Wholesale trade 9 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 24333 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 24333 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24333 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 24333 ranks #4 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
28623 Ennice, NC 1,653 7.9 mi
24381 Woodlawn, VA 3,816 7.8 mi
24330 Fries, VA 3,401 7.9 mi
27024 Lowgap, NC 2,733 9.3 mi

Related Areas

Galax County Galax, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24333 in? ▼
ZIP code 24333 (Galax) is located in Galax County, Virginia. Galax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/galax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24333? ▼
ZIP code 24333 in Galax, VA has a population of 17,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24333? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24333 is $47,730, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24333? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24333 is $155,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24333? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24333 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24333? ▼
ZIP code 24333 has 409 business establishments employing approximately 5,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24333? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24333 are: Retail trade (85), Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24333? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24333 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 24333? ▼
In ZIP code 24333, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 24333? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24333 is 23.5 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 24333? ▼
In ZIP code 24333, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24333? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24333 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Galax, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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