24333 ZIP Code — Galax, VA

Galax City County, Virginia

ZIP code 24333 is located in Galax, Virginia, within Galax City County. It covers approximately 144.89 square miles and serves a population of 18,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24333

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 $129,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,374. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 24333 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.

18,448

population

144.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24333 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24333

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galax	Acceptable
Galax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24330 Fries (5.8 mi) 24381 Woodlawn (6.3 mi) 28623 Ennice (10.2 mi) 24351 Lambsburg (10.9 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (11.2 mi) 24312 Austinville (12.1 mi) 27024 Lowgap (12.4 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (13.4 mi) 24348 Independence (13.5 mi) 24326 Elk Creek (14.4 mi) 24317 Cana (15.1 mi) 28627 Glade Valley (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,448
Population density	127 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	640

Geography
Land area	144.89 sq mi
Water area	3.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.6694
Longitude	-80.9401
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	60.0%	60.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	26.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

18,448

Population

127

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$50,374

Median household income

$29,804

Per capita income

$129,800

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

7,465

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

424

Under 5

492

446

5–9

518

504

10–14

587

497

15–19

577

584

20–24

679

749

25–34

871

936

35–44

1,088

1,093

45–54

1,271

696

55–59

810

818

60–64

951

1,119

65–74

1,301

473

75–84

550

191

85+

223

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,780	20.5%
18 and over	14,668	79.5%
65 and over	3,857	20.9%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 3.6%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,739	78.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,489	7.5%
Two or more races	1,161	5.8%
Black or African American	711	3.6%
Other race	642	3.2%
Asian	100	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	60.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	26.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$50,374

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,800
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	16.7%
Wood	9.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,765	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	160	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,366	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,941	26.8%
Households with children under 18	1,812	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,655	36.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	25.0%
Married	56.3%	46.7%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%
Widowed	4.2%	13.7%
Divorced	12.5%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	217	6.2%
Kindergarten	131	3.8%
Elementary school	1,654	47.4%
High school	843	24.2%
College / grad school	641	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.1%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,208	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,532	95.0%
Spanish	889	5.1%
Other Indo-European	712	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.2%
Other languages	78	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,361	94.1%
Born in same state	17,216	93.3%
Born in different state	12,442	67.4%
Foreign born	145	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,087	5.9%
Not a US citizen	438	40.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,947	26.8%
French	2,464	13.4%
Italian	1,543	8.4%
Irish	160	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	118	0.6%
English	100	0.5%
Polish	11	0.1%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24333

What city is ZIP code 24333 in?

ZIP code 24333 is primarily assigned to Galax, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24333 in?

ZIP code 24333 falls within Carroll County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24333?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24333 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24333 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24333 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24333?

The median home value in ZIP code 24333 is $129,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 24333?

ZIP code 24333 has an estimated population of 18,448 residents, with a density of 127 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24333 in?

ZIP code 24333 observes the EST timezone.