24317 ZIP Code — Cana, VA

Carroll County, Virginia

ZIP code 24317 is located in Cana, Virginia, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 38.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24317

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,150. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24317 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,900

population

38.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24328 Fancy Gap (3.4 mi) 24351 Lambsburg (5.5 mi) 24053 Ararat (9.6 mi) 27024 Lowgap (10.4 mi) 24352 Laurel Fork (10.4 mi) 27030 Mount Airy (11 mi) 24343 Hillsville (11.6 mi) 24076 Claudville (12.6 mi) 24381 Woodlawn (13 mi) 24333 Galax (15.1 mi) 24325 Dugspur (15.9 mi) 24120 Meadows Of Dan (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,900
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	38.90 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.6110
Longitude	-80.6770
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	59.1%	55.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,900

Population

100

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$45,150

Median household income

$25,978

Per capita income

$95,500

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,849

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

235

10–14

197

156

15–19

132

20–24

185

25–34

156

313

35–44

264

388

45–54

326

154

55–59

129

212

60–64

179

154

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	838	21.5%
18 and over	3,062	78.5%
65 and over	466	11.9%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,844	98.6%
Black or African American	26	0.7%
Two or more races	19	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	55.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 19.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$45,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,500
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	74.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	925	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	53	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	382	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	276	16.9%
Households with children under 18	447	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	22.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	23.5%
Married	58.5%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	11.7%
Divorced	6.2%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	7.9%
Kindergarten	19	2.5%
Elementary school	467	62.5%
High school	70	9.4%
College / grad school	132	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 16.7%

Professional & management 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.1%

Construction 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,749	96.1%
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)	3,892	99.8%
Born in same state	3,892	99.8%
Born in different state	1,309	33.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,412	36.2%
Italian	597	15.3%
French	543	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.4%
Irish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24317

What city is ZIP code 24317 in?

ZIP code 24317 is primarily assigned to Cana, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24317 in?

ZIP code 24317 falls within Carroll County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24317?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24317?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24317 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 24317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24317?

The median home value in ZIP code 24317 is $95,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 24317 in?

ZIP code 24317 observes the EST timezone.