24102 ZIP Code — Henry, VA

Franklin County, Virginia

ZIP code 24102 is located in Henry, Virginia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 32.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24102

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24102 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,491

population

32.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24088 Ferrum (5.1 mi) 24055 Bassett (6.4 mi) 24168 Stanleytown (7.9 mi) 24089 Fieldale (9 mi) 24078 Collinsville (9.2 mi) 24112 Martinsville (9.4 mi) 24151 Rocky Mount (11.2 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (13.8 mi) 24067 Callaway (14.8 mi) 24185 Woolwine (15.2 mi) 24171 Stuart (16.1 mi) 24079 Copper Hill (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,491
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	32.39 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.8426
Longitude	-79.9991
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,491

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$56,625

Median household income

$44,887

Per capita income

$149,900

Median home value

$534

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

876

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

144

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	316	21.2%
18 and over	1,175	78.8%
65 and over	484	32.5%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,455	97.6%
Two or more races	21	1.4%
Black or African American	15	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$56,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,900
Median rent / month	$534
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	43.1%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	15.5%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	77	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	145	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	168	27.4%
Households with children under 18	151	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	64.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	27.3%
Married	45.2%	41.9%
Separated	2.9%	2.6%
Widowed	20.4%	13.4%
Divorced	11.3%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 16.2%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	13.0%
Kindergarten	60	15.5%
Elementary school	112	29.0%
High school	40	10.4%
College / grad school	124	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 26.5%

Finance & real estate 19.9%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.7%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.2%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,393	93.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,466	98.3%
Born in same state	1,457	97.7%
Born in different state	993	66.6%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.7%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	472	31.7%
French	227	15.2%
Italian	205	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	29	1.9%
Polish	15	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	82.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24102

What city is ZIP code 24102 in?

ZIP code 24102 is primarily assigned to Henry, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24102 in?

ZIP code 24102 falls within Franklin County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24102 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 24102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24102 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24102 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24102 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24102 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24102?

The median home value in ZIP code 24102 is $149,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 24102 in?

ZIP code 24102 observes the EST timezone.