24053 ZIP Code — Ararat, VA

Patrick County, Virginia

ZIP code 24053 is located in Ararat, Virginia, within Patrick County. It covers approximately 50.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24053

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 $142,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,302. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,092

population

50.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ararat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24076 Claudville (3.1 mi) 24352 Laurel Fork (6.6 mi) 24120 Meadows Of Dan (7.9 mi) 24317 Cana (9.6 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (11.1 mi) 27030 Mount Airy (13 mi) 27053 Westfield (13.5 mi) 24343 Hillsville (14.3 mi) 27041 Pilot Mountain (14.5 mi) 24351 Lambsburg (15 mi) 24325 Dugspur (15.8 mi) 24171 Stuart (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,092
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	50.12 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.6210
Longitude	-80.5045
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,092

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$42,302

Median household income

$28,467

Per capita income

$142,200

Median home value

$855

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,051

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

225

45–54

231

123

55–59

126

60–64

65–74

105

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	15.2%
18 and over	1,773	84.8%
65 and over	437	20.9%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 4%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,912	90%
Black or African American	85	4%
Asian	46	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.6%
Other race	33	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Two or more races	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 1.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	1.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$42,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,200
Median rent / month	$855
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	56.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	18.0%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	506	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	176	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	261	27.1%
Households with children under 18	263	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	33.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	12.6%
Married	52.0%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	8.0%	19.3%
Divorced	13.2%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	57	18.9%
Elementary school	130	43.2%
High school	106	35.2%
College / grad school	8	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 15.8%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Professional & management 13.3%

Other services 10.7%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Retail trade 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 19.4%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,053	98.1%
Spanish	67	3.3%
Other Indo-European	33	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	34	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,058	98.4%
Born in same state	2,038	97.4%
Born in different state	792	37.9%
Foreign born	20	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.6%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,053	50.3%
Italian	173	8.3%
French	131	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	63	3%
English	54	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24053

What city is ZIP code 24053 in?

ZIP code 24053 is primarily assigned to Ararat, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24053 in?

ZIP code 24053 falls within Patrick County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24053?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24053 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 24053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24053?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24053?

The median home value in ZIP code 24053 is $142,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24053 in?

ZIP code 24053 observes the EST timezone.