Zip code 24328: Fancy Gap, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24328
24328 is a small-town zip code in Fancy Gap, Virginia (Carroll County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 1,915 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 65.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,659 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,100, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $752 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and management. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 24328 compares
- Median age65.299thU.S. 38.9 · VA 3925th of 849 in VA
- Housing vacancy39.7%99thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%48th of 836 in VA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%24th of 852 in VA
- 99thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%52nd of 846 in VA
- Unemployment rate11.9%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%47th of 846 in VA
- Veterans10.6%91stU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%248th of 851 in VA
- Homeownership rate82.9%85thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%314th of 836 in VA
- Healthcare workers10.7%67thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%264th of 846 in VA
- 65thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%189th of 846 in VA
- Average commute27.4 min59thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min436th of 799 in VA
- 58thU.S. 91% · VA 91%241st of 836 in VA
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%314th of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$42,82857thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666329th of 849 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$50,67757thU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861323rd of 834 in VA
- 38thU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471383rd of 832 in VA
- 36thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%436th of 850 in VA
- Poverty rate8.2%33rdU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%468th of 837 in VA
- Median household income$56,65916thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170595th of 796 in VA
- Median home value$165,10013thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700617th of 782 in VA
- Work from home6.1%12thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%617th of 848 in VA
- Population density50/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi556th of 852 in VA
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579544th of 616 in VA
- Population1,9153rdU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170525th of 852 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7768th of 852 in VA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%638th of 774 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%782nd of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%745th of 852 in VA
- 1stU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%783rd of 852 in VA
| Measure | 24328 | Carroll | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.2 | 49.4 | 39 | 38.9 | 25th of 849 | |
| Housing vacancy | 39.7% | 24.7% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 48th of 836 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 51.4% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 24th of 852 | |
| Self-employed workers | 22.5% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 10% | 52nd of 846 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.9% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 47th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 10.6% | 7.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 248th of 851 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.9% | 77.1% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 314th of 836 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.7% | 14% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 264th of 846 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9% | 9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 189th of 846 | |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 27.3 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 436th of 799 | |
| Broadband access | 93% | 82.9% | 91% | 91% | 241st of 836 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 314th of 846 | |
| Per capita income | $42,828 | $31,609 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 329th of 849 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,677 | $41,747 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 323rd of 834 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.421 | 0.441 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 383rd of 832 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 16.9% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 436th of 850 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.2% | 15.3% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 468th of 837 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,659 | $54,484 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 595th of 796 | |
| Median home value | $165,100 | $156,500 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 617th of 782 | |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 3.2% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 617th of 848 | |
| Population density | 50/sq mi | 61/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 556th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $752 | $738 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 544th of 616 | |
| Population | 1,915 | 29,157 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 525th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 5.2 | 13 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 768th of 852 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 19.8% | 35.1% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 638th of 774 | |
| Government workers | 6.2% | 15.6% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 782nd of 846 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.1% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 745th of 852 | |
| Residents under 18 | 5.6% | 17.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 783rd of 852 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,050
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 59.6%
- Married couples
- 54.9%
- Living alone
- 37%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.6%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,742
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Vacant
- 39.7%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 19.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 16%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24328 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,192 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,857 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $93,333 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,681 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.7%
- Households with broadband
- 93%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.9%
- No internet access
- 7%
- Without health insurance
- 9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fancy Gap
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Carroll County
- Center point
- 36.6454° N, 80.7008° W
- Land area
- 38 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
24328 spans 2 counties
- Carroll County100% of land
- Patrick County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fancy Gap (unincorporated)11% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24328
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24317 | Cana, VA | 3.5 mi | $38,412 |
| 24351 | Lambsburg, VA | 5.8 mi | — |
| 24343 | Hillsville, VA | 8.1 mi | $58,252 |
| 24381 | Woodlawn, VA | 9.1 mi | $65,109 |
| 24053 | Ararat, VA | 9.6 mi | $63,646 |
| 24352 | Laurel Fork, VA | 10 mi | $50,321 |
| 27049 | Toast, NC · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 27030 | Mount Airy, NC | 12 mi | $46,377 |
| 27024 | Lowgap, NC | 12 mi | $62,813 |
| 24325 | Dugspur, VA | 13 mi | $70,938 |
| 24333 | Galax, VA | 13 mi | $47,730 |
| 24076 | Claudville, VA | 16 mi | $43,776 |
Zip codes like 24328 elsewhere
Questions about 24328
What city is zip code 24328?
24328 is assigned to Fancy Gap, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24328 in?
24328 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 24328?
About 1,915 people live in 24328, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24328 in?
24328 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24328?
The median household income in 24328 is $56,659.
What zip codes are near 24328?
The closest zip codes to 24328 are 24317, 24351, 24343, 24381, 24053.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24328, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.