24089 ZIP Code — Fieldale, VA

Henry County, Virginia

ZIP code 24089 is located in Fieldale, Virginia, within Henry County. It covers approximately 12.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24089

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,659. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 24089 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,433

population

12.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fieldale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24168 Stanleytown (2 mi) 24055 Bassett (2.6 mi) 24078 Collinsville (3.4 mi) 24112 Martinsville (4.9 mi) 24102 Henry (9 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (9.9 mi) 24165 Spencer (10.1 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (10.2 mi) 24082 Critz (11 mi) 24088 Ferrum (13.1 mi) 24171 Stuart (14.2 mi) 24054 Axton (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,433
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	12.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.7136
Longitude	-79.9714
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	53.7%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,433

Population

197

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$36,659

Median household income

$23,642

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

26.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,258

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

139

35–44

45–54

273

55–59

259

143

60–64

136

65–74

184

75–84

175

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	16.2%
18 and over	2,038	83.8%
65 and over	548	22.5%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Black or African American 18.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,975	81.2%
Black or African American	458	18.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 18.5%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	18.5%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$36,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 60.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	20.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	13.2%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	296	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	403	36.9%
Households with children under 18	150	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	363	33.2%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	14.9%
Married	34.6%	39.6%
Separated	12.5%	3.8%
Widowed	4.5%	30.8%
Divorced	7.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	6.3%
Elementary school	170	39.4%
High school	120	27.8%
College / grad school	115	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Public administration 23.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Construction 6.6%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.6%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	6.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 26.6%

Under 18 years 77.5%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.5%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	66.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.9%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,360	97.0%
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)	2,368	97.3%
Born in same state	2,368	97.3%
Born in different state	1,769	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	2.7%
Not a US citizen	65	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	687	28.2%
Italian	78	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	3.2%
English	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24089

What city is ZIP code 24089 in?

ZIP code 24089 is primarily assigned to Fieldale, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24089 in?

ZIP code 24089 falls within Henry County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24089?

4% 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 24089?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24089 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24089 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 24089 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24089 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 24089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24089 in?

ZIP code 24089 observes the EST timezone.