24324 ZIP Code — Draper, VA

Pulaski County, Virginia

ZIP code 24324 is located in Draper, Virginia, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 39.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24324

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,475) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,274

population

39.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24324 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Draper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24313 Barren Springs (5.1 mi) 24347 Hiwassee (6.5 mi) 24301 Pulaski (6.7 mi) 24360 Max Meadows (6.8 mi) 24312 Austinville (10.9 mi) 24084 Dublin (11.5 mi) 24105 Indian Valley (12.2 mi) 24325 Dugspur (13.8 mi) 24141 Radford (14.1 mi) 24343 Hillsville (15 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (16.5 mi) 24380 Willis (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,274
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	39.23 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.9772
Longitude	-80.7828
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,274

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$79,475

Median household income

$45,505

Per capita income

$190,300

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

959

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

116

35–44

265

45–54

281

133

55–59

141

60–64

155

65–74

165

106

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	328	14.4%
18 and over	1,946	85.6%
65 and over	577	25.4%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Black or African American 9.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,019	88.8%
Black or African American	222	9.8%
Two or more races	33	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$79,475

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 44.7%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,300
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	26.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	462	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	89	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	224	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	191	19.8%
Households with children under 18	217	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	471	48.8%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	20.4%
Married	59.1%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.2%
Widowed	5.8%	10.2%
Divorced	14.8%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	231	51.7%
High school	24	5.4%
College / grad school	183	40.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Professional & management 13.2%

Finance & real estate 12.2%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 7.8%

Public administration 6.7%

Information 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	36.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,201	96.8%
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)	2,195	96.5%
Born in same state	2,195	96.5%
Born in different state	1,780	78.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	79	3.5%
Not a US citizen	79	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	694	30.5%
French	345	15.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24324

What city is ZIP code 24324 in?

ZIP code 24324 is primarily assigned to Draper, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24324 in?

ZIP code 24324 falls within Pulaski County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24324 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24324 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24324 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24324 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24324 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24324?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 24324 in?

ZIP code 24324 observes the EST timezone.