Giles County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
16,562
population (2021)
-4.2%
pop change since 2010
51071
FIPS code
Giles County ZIP code map
About Giles County
Giles County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,562 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.2% from 17,286 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Giles County is 51071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,562 |
| 2010 population | 17,286 |
| Change | -4.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51071 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Giles County
ZIP codes for Giles County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24086 | Eggleston | Giles | View map |
| 24093 | Glen Lyn | Giles | View map |
| 24124 | Narrows | Giles | View map |
| 24128 | Newport | Giles | View map |
| 24134 | Pearisburg | Giles | View map |
| 24136 | Pembroke | Giles | View map |
| 24147 | Rich Creek | Giles | View map |
| 24150 | Ripplemead | Giles | View map |
| 24167 | Staffordsville | Giles | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,298
Population
44.1
Median age
$60,706
Median household income
$31,707
Per capita income
$130,444
Median home value
$385
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
6,980
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
421
Under 5
427
627
5–9
635
376
10–14
381
513
15–19
519
427
20–24
432
950
25–34
962
950
35–44
963
1,252
45–54
1,267
681
55–59
690
543
60–64
549
1,067
65–74
1,081
569
75–84
577
218
85+
221
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,524 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,774 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,733 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Black or African American
2.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,441 | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
15.7%
$35k–$50k
5.9%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $60,706 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
28.3%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
10.4%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,444 |
| Median rent / month | $385 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.8% |
| Electricity | 75.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 9.2% |
| Wood | 8.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,551 | 53.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 378 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,406 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,737 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,623 | 19.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,726 | 43.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.6% | 23.4% |
| Married | 61.6% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 81 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 14.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,482 | 47.1% |
| High school | 717 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 525 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail trade
14.1%
Professional & management
7.4%
Construction
7.2%
Other services
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.4% |
| Government | 30.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.2% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.6% |
| Retirement income | 37.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 921 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,450 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 210 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,033 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,011 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,753 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 265 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 217 | 49.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,754 | 10.1% |
| Italian | 1,700 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,464 | 8.5% |
| English | 45 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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