Zip code 24148: Ridgeway, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24148?

24148 is assigned to Ridgeway, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24148 in?

24148 is in Henry County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24148?

About 8,355 people live in 24148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24148?

The median household income in 24148 is $59,428.

Q: What zip codes are near 24148?

The closest zip codes to 24148 are 24113, 24114, 24115, 27048, 27288.

Residential delivery areaHenry CountyEastern Time

Population

8,355

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$766/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

71 sq mi

118 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24148

24148 is a small-town zip code in Ridgeway, Virginia (Henry County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 8,355 people live here, or 118 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,428 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $152,200, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $766 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.1 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and management.

How 24148 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy20.9%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%206th of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate85%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%265th of 836 in VA
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39346th of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%315th of 852 in VA
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%304th of 846 in VA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%428th of 851 in VA
Residents under 1824.6%
71st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%151st of 852 in VA
Average commute28.1 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min407th of 799 in VA
Poverty rate12.5%
58th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%292nd of 837 in VA
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%307th of 846 in VA
Diversity index39.7
35th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7425th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471428th of 832 in VA
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%478th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$41,335
26th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861590th of 834 in VA
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%478th of 846 in VA
Work from home8%
22nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%548th of 848 in VA
Median household income$59,428
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170568th of 796 in VA
Per capita income$29,741
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666664th of 849 in VA
Population density118/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi362nd of 852 in VA
Population8,355
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170272nd of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%648th of 850 in VA
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%519th of 846 in VA
Median home value$152,200
10th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700662nd of 782 in VA
Broadband access81%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%591st of 836 in VA
Uninsured rate2.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%704th of 846 in VA
Median gross rent$766
5th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579537th of 616 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%618th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters22%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%626th of 774 in VA

Measure	24148	Henry	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	20.9%	17.2%	8.7%	10.1%	94th	206th of 836
Homeownership rateStrength	85%	75.2%	67.3%	65.2%	89th	265th of 836
Median age	45.8	47.7	39	38.9	88th	346th of 849
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	24.9%	16.7%	17.2%	88th	315th of 852
Government workers	21.2%	16.3%	20.5%	14.5%	88th	304th of 846
Veterans	8.1%	6.4%	9.4%	6.2%	78th	428th of 851
Residents under 18	24.6%	19.3%	21.7%	22%	71st	151st of 852
Average commute	28.1 min	25.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	63rd	407th of 799
Poverty rate	12.5%	16%	9.9%	12.5%	58th	292nd of 837
Healthcare workers	10%	10.9%	8.5%	9.7%	58th	307th of 846
Diversity index	39.7	48.7	60.7	61.4	35th	425th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.452	0.471	0.483	30th	428th of 832
Self-employed workers	7.8%	8%	8.6%	10%	29th	478th of 846
Median earnings per worker	$41,335	$40,766	$54,861	$49,666	26th	590th of 834
Tech workers	1.5%	1.8%	6.5%	3.8%	23rd	478th of 846
Work from home	8%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	22nd	548th of 848
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,428	$50,760	$93,170	$80,734	19th	568th of 796
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,741	$30,578	$50,666	$44,673	18th	664th of 849
Population density	118/sq mi	131/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	362nd of 852
Population	8,355	49,980	8,705,170	334,922,499	13th	272nd of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.3%	15.5%	42.2%	35.7%	12th	648th of 850
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	4.1%	4.3%	5.2%	11th	519th of 846
Median home value	$152,200	$134,800	$383,700	$332,700	10th	662nd of 782
Broadband accessWeakness	81%	75.3%	91%	91%	6th	591st of 836
Uninsured rateStrength	2.2%	6.3%	6.9%	8.4%	6th	704th of 846
Median gross rent	$766	$728	$1,579	$1,413	5th	537th of 616
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	2.6%	13.1%	14.1%	5th	618th of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	22%	47.6%	48.5%	51.1%	2nd	626th of 774

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

16%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

24.6%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black16%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

39.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 3,048
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 68.5%
Married couples: 52.4%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24148

$59,428

Henry Co.

$50,760

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,741

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24148

$152,200

Henry Co.

$134,800

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24148

$766

Henry Co.

$728

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,852
Owner-occupied: 85%
Vacant: 20.9%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 22%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.1%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

40%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Education

10%

Management

10%

Healthcare

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Production

Construction and repair

Food service

Sales

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

12%

Education

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$41,335

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24148	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,719	$74,888
Service	$26,304	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$63,458	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,836	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

31%

Some college

25%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 81%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.4%
No internet access: 15.9%
Without health insurance: 2.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ridgeway
State: Virginia
County: Henry County
Center point: 36.5815° N, 79.8768° W
Land area: 71 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Sandy Level (unincorporated)4% of zip
Horse Pasture (unincorporated)3% of zip
Ridgeway1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24148

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24113	Martinsville, VA · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
24114	Martinsville, VA · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
24115	Martinsville, VA · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
27048	Stoneville, NC	7.2 mi	7,814	$60,015	$167,700
27288	Eden, NC	9.1 mi	22,926	$52,594	$136,700
24089	Fieldale, VA	9.7 mi	2,265	$51,458	$97,100
24112	Martinsville, VA	9.8 mi	31,028	$48,770	$130,100
24078	Collinsville, VA	10 mi	6,438	$53,665	$143,400
24165	Spencer, VA	10 mi	1,875	$49,250	$120,500
24168	Stanleytown, VA	11 mi	204	$78,229	—
27027	Mayodan, NC	12 mi	3,836	$45,469	$118,500
24054	Axton, VA	12 mi	5,957	$53,910	$134,600

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Questions about 24148

What city is zip code 24148?

24148 is assigned to Ridgeway, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24148 in?

24148 is in Henry County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24148?

About 8,355 people live in 24148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24148 in?

24148 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24148?

The median household income in 24148 is $59,428.

What zip codes are near 24148?

The closest zip codes to 24148 are 24113, 24114, 24115, 27048, 27288.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24148, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.