24137 ZIP Code — Penhook, VA

Franklin County, Virginia

ZIP code 24137 is located in Penhook, Virginia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 71.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,773 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24137

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,295) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24137 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,773

population

71.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penhook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24176 Union Hall (5 mi) 24092 Glade Hill (7 mi) 24530 Callands (8.3 mi) 24151 Rocky Mount (10.8 mi) 24139 Pittsville (12.3 mi) 24184 Wirtz (12.6 mi) 24531 Chatham (14.6 mi) 24054 Axton (16.9 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (17.3 mi) 24112 Martinsville (17.3 mi) 24121 Moneta (17.4 mi) 24104 Huddleston (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,773
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	71.55 sq mi
Water area	4.56 sq mi
Latitude	36.9229
Longitude	-79.6744
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	48.0%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,773

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$64,295

Median household income

$58,649

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$997

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

1,955

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

183

20–24

173

25–34

35–44

148

45–54

139

189

55–59

178

181

60–64

170

322

65–74

303

112

75–84

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	9.3%
18 and over	2,515	90.7%
65 and over	871	31.4%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 4.8%

Black or African American 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,380	85.8%
Asian	142	5.1%
Two or more races	134	4.8%
Black or African American	117	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$64,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$997
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	717	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	107	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	244	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	160	13.0%
Households with children under 18	140	11.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	611	49.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	25.7%
Married	56.2%	58.7%
Separated	3.4%	2.6%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	4.3%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	13.6%
Kindergarten	23	8.9%
Elementary school	57	22.2%
High school	112	43.6%
College / grad school	30	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 12.8%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 1.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 85.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,653	95.7%
Spanish	74	2.8%
Other Indo-European	74	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,456	88.6%
Born in same state	2,448	88.3%
Born in different state	1,696	61.2%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	317	11.4%
Not a US citizen	213	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	371	13.4%
Italian	365	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	364	13.1%
English	29	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24137

What city is ZIP code 24137 in?

ZIP code 24137 is primarily assigned to Penhook, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24137 in?

ZIP code 24137 falls within Franklin County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24137 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24137 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24137 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 24137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24137 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 24137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24137?

The median home value in ZIP code 24137 is $173,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 24137 in?

ZIP code 24137 observes the EST timezone.