PlainZIP

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
$58,252
Median income
$164,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hillsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,598. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $164,600 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $712 a month; 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 24343 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24343?

48.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$32,598

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24343 ranks nationally

Hillsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,252 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,466

Total Housing Units

3,826

Occupied Units

640

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$164,600

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24343 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 24343 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 24343 ranks #4 of 6 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
24328 Fancy Gap, VA 1,726 7.4 mi
24325 Dugspur, VA 1,039 6.3 mi
24381 Woodlawn, VA 3,816 8.4 mi
24105 Indian Valley, VA 500 10.6 mi
24313 Barren Springs, VA 884 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

24317 standard
Cana, VA
Pop: 3,858
24381 standard
Woodlawn, VA
Pop: 3,816
24312 standard
Austinville, VA
Pop: 2,401
24328 standard
Fancy Gap, VA
Pop: 1,726
24325 standard
Dugspur, VA
Pop: 1,039
24352 standard
Laurel Fork, VA
Pop: 890

Related Areas

Carroll County Hillsville, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.