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Carroll County
Hillsville, VA
24343
24343 ZIP Code — Hillsville, VA
Carroll County, Virginia
ZIP code 24343 is located in
Hillsville ,
Virginia ,
within Carroll County .
It covers approximately 126.02 square miles and serves a population of
8,191 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24343
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,701. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 24343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
8,191
Population density
65 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
126.02 sq mi
Water area
0.43 sq mi
Latitude
36.7787
Longitude
-80.6712
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
55.0%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
32.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
11.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.4%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$49,701
Median household income
$136,300
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,271 15.5% 18 and over 6,920 84.5% 65 and over 2,328 28.4% Median age 51.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 7,903 95.6% Two or more races 176 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 78 0.9% Other race 78 0.9% Asian 19 0.2% Black or African American 15 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.1%
55.0%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
32.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
11.4%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.4%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 12.8% $25k–$35k 12.0% $35k–$50k 15.0% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 2.5% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $49,701
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $136,300 Median rent / month $638 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 26.6% Single-family detached 72.4% Large apartment buildings 1.5% Mobile homes 17.3% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 15.3% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 7.9% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 7.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 23.2% 3 bedrooms 58.3% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 31.2% 2 vehicles 37.1% 3 or more 26.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 72.2% Propane / LP gas 4.6% Fuel oil 7.0% Wood 12.0% Solar 0.8% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,595 46.0% Cohabiting couple 73 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 909 26.2% Female householder, no spouse 887 25.6% Households with children under 18 680 19.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,594 46.0% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.4% 18.4% Married 42.8% 51.4% Separated 2.7% 2.5% Widowed 7.4% 18.5% Divorced 12.7% 9.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.0% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 27 2.3% Kindergarten 76 6.6% Elementary school 571 49.6% High school 312 27.1% College / grad school 165 14.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.8% Service 16.5% Sales & office 12.3% Natural resources & construction 14.4% Production & transportation 31.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.7% Government 10.6% Self-employed 9.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.0% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 3.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.6% Retirement income 36.4% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 649 9.4%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 10.3% 65 and over 31.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.1% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 5.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,050 98.3% Spanish 30 0.4% Other Indo-European 30 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,137 99.3% Born in same state 8,088 98.7% Born in different state 5,333 65.1% Foreign born 49 0.6% Naturalized citizen 54 0.7% Not a US citizen 15 27.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 2,647 32.3% French 1,314 16%
Ancestry Count % Italian 479 5.8% English 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 81.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24343
What city is ZIP code 24343 in?
ZIP code 24343 is primarily assigned to Hillsville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24343 in?
ZIP code 24343 falls within Carroll County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24343 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 24343 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 24343 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 24343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24343?
The median home value in ZIP code 24343 is $136,300.
Does ZIP code 24343 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 24343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24343 in?
ZIP code 24343 observes the EST timezone.
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