Hillsville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24343
Carroll County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,267
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,252
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hillsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24343 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24343 (Hillsville, VA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 218.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24343 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, home to 9,267 residents across 343.2 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24343 reports a modest median household income of $58,252 (32% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,598. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,600 (51% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $712; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 24343 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 24343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hillsville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24343.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 24343, Hillsville, 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
9,267
Population
343.2
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24343?
48.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$58,252
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$32,598
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24343 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Hillsville, 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)
$58,252 27th percentile higher than 27% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,466housing units
4,466
Total Housing Units
3,826
Occupied Units
640
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$712
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24343 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 166 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 195 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 208 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 218 |
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 214 business establishments in ZIP 24343, employing approximately 3,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,680,000.
214
Businesses
3,066
Employees
$103.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.9% |
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 24343 vs 24328 →
ZIP 24343 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
- 24381
Woodlawn (24381)
3,816 residents
- 24328 1,726
Fancy Gap (24328)
1,726 residents
- 24325 1,039
Dugspur (24325)
1,039 residents
- 24313 884
Barren Springs (24313)
884 residents
- 24105 500
Indian Valley (24105)
500 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24343 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24105
Indian Valley (24105)
$90,114 median income
- 24325
Dugspur (24325)
$70,938 median income
- 24381
Woodlawn (24381)
$65,109 median income
- 24343
Hillsville (24343)
$58,252 median income
- 24328
Fancy Gap (24328)
$56,659 median income
- 24313
Barren Springs (24313)
$43,672 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24343 ranks #4 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 24343, 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 (9,267 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 24343 in?
ZIP code 24343 (Hillsville) 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 24343?
ZIP code 24343 in Hillsville, VA has a population of 9,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24343?
The median household income in ZIP 24343 is $58,252, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24343?
The median home value in ZIP 24343 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24343 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24343?
ZIP code 24343 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 3,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24343 are: Accommodation and food services (33), Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24343?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24343 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 24343?
In ZIP code 24343, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 24343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24343 is 27.9 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 24343?
In ZIP code 24343, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24343 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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