Zip code 24151: Rocky Mount, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24151?

24151 is assigned to Rocky Mount, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24151 in?

24151 is in Franklin County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24151?

About 18,154 people live in 24151, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24151?

The median household income in 24151 is $65,223.

Q: What zip codes are near 24151?

The closest zip codes to 24151 are 24146, 24092, 24176, 24184, 24102.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyEastern Time

Population

18,154

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$213K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$808/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

165 sq mi

110 people/sq mi

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

About 24151

24151 is a small-town zip code in Rocky Mount, Virginia (Franklin County), covering 165 sq mi of land. About 18,154 people live here, or 110 per square mile. The median resident is 45.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,223 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,600, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $808 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and management.

How 24151 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age45.6
87th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39352nd of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older20.9%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%407th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy10.8%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%423rd of 836 in VA
Government workers17.3%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%491st of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.463
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471191st of 832 in VA
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%487th of 851 in VA
Poverty rate14.8%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%223rd of 837 in VA
Uninsured rate8.4%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%218th of 846 in VA
Average commute27.6 min
60th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min429th of 799 in VA
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%335th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate67.3%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%630th of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%350th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$35,187
35th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666512th of 849 in VA
Diversity index38.2
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7438th of 852 in VA
Work from home9.7%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%478th of 848 in VA
Median household income$65,223
29th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170503rd of 796 in VA
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%457th of 846 in VA
Population18,154
28th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170173rd of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$41,897
28th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861567th of 834 in VA
Median home value$212,600
24th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700522nd of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.5%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%510th of 850 in VA
Residents under 1818.7%
23rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%483rd of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%452nd of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%452nd of 852 in VA
Population density110/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi377th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$808
7th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579502nd of 616 in VA
Broadband access82%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%569th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters31.9%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%567th of 774 in VA

Measure	24151	Franklin	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	45.6	48.4	39	38.9	87th	352nd of 849
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	24.6%	16.7%	17.2%	78th	407th of 852
Housing vacancy	10.8%	19%	8.7%	10.1%	74th	423rd of 836
Government workers	17.3%	15.4%	20.5%	14.5%	73rd	491st of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.463	0.469	0.471	0.483	72nd	191st of 832
Veterans	7.3%	7.9%	9.4%	6.2%	70th	487th of 851
Poverty rate	14.8%	12.7%	9.9%	12.5%	69th	223rd of 837
Uninsured rate	8.4%	6.8%	6.9%	8.4%	62nd	218th of 846
Average commute	27.6 min	30.2 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	60th	429th of 799
Self-employed workers	9.6%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	54th	335th of 846
Homeownership rate	67.3%	78.5%	67.3%	65.2%	47th	630th of 836
Healthcare workers	9.3%	9.8%	8.5%	9.7%	47th	350th of 846
Per capita income	$35,187	$39,903	$50,666	$44,673	35th	512th of 849
Diversity index	38.2	26	60.7	61.4	33rd	438th of 852
Work from home	9.7%	12.5%	18.3%	15.1%	32nd	478th of 848
Median household income	$65,223	$68,849	$93,170	$80,734	29th	503rd of 796
Tech workers	1.8%	1.8%	6.5%	3.8%	29th	457th of 846
Population	18,154	55,130	8,705,170	334,922,499	28th	173rd of 852
Median earnings per worker	$41,897	$42,775	$54,861	$49,666	28th	567th of 834
Median home value	$212,600	$240,400	$383,700	$332,700	24th	522nd of 782
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.5%	25.1%	42.2%	35.7%	24th	510th of 850
Residents under 18	18.7%	18.5%	21.7%	22%	23rd	483rd of 852
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	2.4%	4.3%	5.2%	18th	452nd of 846
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	2.1%	13.1%	14.1%	16th	452nd of 852
Population density	110/sq mi	80/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	377th of 852
Median gross rent	$808	$829	$1,579	$1,413	7th	502nd of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	82%	83.4%	91%	91%	7th	569th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.9%	31.3%	48.5%	51.1%	6th	567th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.6

Under 18

18.7%

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black13%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

38.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 7,671
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 65%
Married couples: 45.7%
Living alone: 28.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24151

$65,223

Franklin Co.

$68,849

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,187

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.463

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24151

$212,600

Franklin Co.

$240,400

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24151

$808

Franklin Co.

$829

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,597
Owner-occupied: 67.3%
Vacant: 10.8%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.8%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

25%

20–29

17%

30–44

22%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

27.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Sales

11%

Management

11%

Healthcare

Production

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Education

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Education

14%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

12%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Information

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$41,897

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24151	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,812	$74,888
Service	$22,078	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,279	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,324	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,768	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

35%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
Households with broadband: 82%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.4%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 8.4%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Rocky Mount
State: Virginia
County: Franklin County
Center point: 36.9614° N, 79.8664° W
Land area: 165 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rocky Mount4% of zip
Henry Fork (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24151

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24146	Redwood, VA · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
24092	Glade Hill, VA	6.9 mi	3,368	$64,388	$222,900
24176	Union Hall, VA	10 mi	1,586	$98,250	$627,000
24184	Wirtz, VA	10 mi	4,527	$68,909	$228,100
24102	Henry, VA	11 mi	1,291	$76,250	$173,000
24137	Penhook, VA	12 mi	2,767	$65,361	$210,400
24067	Callaway, VA	12 mi	2,371	$49,353	$246,300
24088	Ferrum, VA	13 mi	5,017	$41,769	$152,700
24065	Boones Mill, VA	13 mi	6,565	$63,240	$251,200
24101	Hardy, VA	15 mi	6,185	$87,112	$314,500
24055	Bassett, VA	16 mi	11,814	$45,227	$125,200
24168	Stanleytown, VA	16 mi	204	$78,229	—

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Questions about 24151

What city is zip code 24151?

24151 is assigned to Rocky Mount, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24151 in?

24151 is in Franklin County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24151?

About 18,154 people live in 24151, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24151 in?

24151 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24151?

The median household income in 24151 is $65,223.

What zip codes are near 24151?

The closest zip codes to 24151 are 24146, 24092, 24176, 24184, 24102.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24151, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.