24128 ZIP Code — Newport, VA

Giles County, Virginia

ZIP code 24128 is located in Newport, Virginia, within Giles County. It covers approximately 73.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24128

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,162. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24128 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,539

population

73.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24128 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24128

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24136 Pembroke (3.8 mi) 24060 Blacksburg (5.8 mi) 24150 Ripplemead (7.2 mi) 24086 Eggleston (7.9 mi) 24061 Blacksburg (8.5 mi) 24951 Lindside (12.5 mi) 24167 Staffordsville (13.1 mi) 24134 Pearisburg (13.5 mi) 24073 Christiansburg (14.6 mi) 24141 Radford (14.7 mi) 24087 Elliston (15.2 mi) 24963 Peterstown (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,539
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	73.67 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.3186
Longitude	-80.5202
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	30.6%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,539

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$68,162

Median household income

$39,714

Per capita income

$241,300

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

758

Housing units

33.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

120

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	16.2%
18 and over	1,289	83.8%
65 and over	422	27.4%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,507	97%
Two or more races	26	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1%
Black or African American	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.5%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$68,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,300
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	72.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	17.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	38	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	149	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	116	17.3%
Households with children under 18	111	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	42.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	32.2%
Married	52.1%	55.3%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	6.4%
Divorced	5.7%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	3.8%
Elementary school	102	48.1%
High school	50	23.6%
College / grad school	52	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.4%

Construction 19.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Retail trade 5.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.2%
Government	37.4%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,482	96.3%
Spanish	5	0.3%
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)	1,528	99.3%
Born in same state	1,524	99.0%
Born in different state	943	61.3%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.7%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	198	12.9%
Italian	112	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	6.4%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24128

What city is ZIP code 24128 in?

ZIP code 24128 is primarily assigned to Newport, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24128 in?

ZIP code 24128 falls within Giles County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24128 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24128 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24128 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24128 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24128 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24128 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24128?

ZIP code 24128 has an estimated population of 1,539 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24128 in?

ZIP code 24128 observes the EST timezone.