24101 ZIP Code — Hardy, VA

Franklin County, Virginia

ZIP code 24101 is located in Hardy, Virginia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 55.57 square miles and serves a population of 6,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24101

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 $260,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,468. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24101 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,373

population

55.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24095 Goodview (3.1 mi) 24014 Roanoke (6.5 mi) 24179 Vinton (6.7 mi) 24184 Wirtz (6.9 mi) 24013 Roanoke (8.8 mi) 24065 Boones Mill (9.3 mi) 24121 Moneta (9.6 mi) 24011 Roanoke (9.9 mi) 24040 Roanoke (9.9 mi) 24042 Roanoke (9.9 mi) 24043 Roanoke (9.9 mi) 24016 Roanoke (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,373
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	55.57 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	37.1816
Longitude	-79.8013
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,373

Population

115

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$77,468

Median household income

$41,778

Per capita income

$260,100

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,658

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

158

5–9

167

157

10–14

166

107

15–19

114

20–24

303

25–34

320

350

35–44

371

454

45–54

480

291

55–59

309

287

60–64

304

484

65–74

513

259

75–84

275

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	999	15.7%
18 and over	5,374	84.3%
65 and over	1,700	26.7%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,022	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	114	1.8%
Two or more races	98	1.5%
Black or African American	88	1.4%
Asian	84	1.3%
Other race	78	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$77,468

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 31.1%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,100
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,487	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	272	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	471	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	342	13.3%
Households with children under 18	664	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,136	44.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	17.8%
Married	58.4%	52.1%
Separated	4.5%	1.1%
Widowed	5.8%	14.5%
Divorced	14.3%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.6%
Kindergarten	37	3.5%
Elementary school	546	51.0%
High school	201	18.8%
College / grad school	270	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.0%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Construction 10.4%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Professional & management 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	607	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,196	97.2%
Spanish	81	1.3%
Other Indo-European	81	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,257	98.2%
Born in same state	6,204	97.3%
Born in different state	3,588	56.3%
Foreign born	53	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	116	1.8%
Not a US citizen	25	21.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,142	17.9%
French	1,033	16.2%
Italian	523	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	0.4%
English	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24101

What city is ZIP code 24101 in?

ZIP code 24101 is primarily assigned to Hardy, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24101 in?

ZIP code 24101 falls within Franklin County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24101 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24101 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24101 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24101 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 24101 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24101 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24101 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24101 in?

ZIP code 24101 observes the EST timezone.