24134 ZIP Code — Pearisburg, VA

Giles County, Virginia

ZIP code 24134 is located in Pearisburg, Virginia, within Giles County. It covers approximately 104.16 square miles and serves a population of 5,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24134

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24134 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,544

population

104.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24134 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24134

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pearisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24167 Staffordsville (0.7 mi) 24086 Eggleston (5.6 mi) 24084 Dublin (9.3 mi) 24124 Narrows (9.5 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (10.4 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (11.2 mi) 24136 Pembroke (12.4 mi) 24963 Peterstown (12.7 mi) 24301 Pulaski (12.8 mi) 24150 Ripplemead (12.8 mi) 24141 Radford (13 mi) 24739 Princeton (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,544
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	104.16 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	37.2551
Longitude	-80.7516
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	36.5%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,544

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$30,020

Per capita income

$154,900

Median home value

$787

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,082

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

191

5–9

211

131

10–14

145

170

15–19

188

159

20–24

176

285

25–34

314

333

35–44

366

411

45–54

453

127

55–59

140

132

60–64

146

381

65–74

420

158

75–84

173

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,080	19.5%
18 and over	4,464	80.5%
65 and over	1,298	23.4%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Black or African American 5.1%

Asian 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,179	93.4%
Black or African American	280	5.1%
Asian	39	0.7%
Two or more races	28	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,900
Median rent / month	$787
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	16.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	76.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,108	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	174	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	414	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	518	23.4%
Households with children under 18	559	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	921	41.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	30.7%
Married	55.5%	45.9%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%
Widowed	6.9%	9.9%
Divorced	7.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	3.1%
Kindergarten	26	2.7%
Elementary school	482	50.5%
High school	283	29.7%
College / grad school	133	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Professional & management 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 7.9%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	295	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,376	97.0%
Spanish	51	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,424	97.8%
Born in same state	5,408	97.5%
Born in different state	4,213	76.0%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	120	2.2%
Not a US citizen	95	79.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	573	10.3%
Arab	533	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24134

What city is ZIP code 24134 in?

ZIP code 24134 is primarily assigned to Pearisburg, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24134 in?

ZIP code 24134 falls within Giles County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24134 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24134 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24134?

The median home value in ZIP code 24134 is $154,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 24134?

ZIP code 24134 has an estimated population of 5,544 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24134?

The median household income in ZIP code 24134 is $62,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24134 in?

ZIP code 24134 observes the EST timezone.