24138 ZIP Code — Pilot, VA

Montgomery County, Virginia

ZIP code 24138 is located in Pilot, Virginia, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 25.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24138

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 $220,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,964.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,514
population
25.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24138 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24138

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City Status
Pilot Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24072 Check (5.3 mi) 24149 Riner (6.5 mi) 24162 Shawsville (6.8 mi) 24073 Christiansburg (6.8 mi) 24079 Copper Hill (9 mi) 24091 Floyd (11 mi) 24087 Elliston (12.3 mi) 24059 Bent Mountain (12.7 mi) 24061 Blacksburg (12.8 mi) 24067 Callaway (14.5 mi) 24141 Radford (15.4 mi) 24380 Willis (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,514
Population density 60 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 25.12 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 37.0585
Longitude -80.3236
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 32.8% 42.6% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 31.1% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 19.2% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 7.1% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,514
Population
60
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$76,964
Median household income
$30,218
Per capita income
$220,500
Median home value
$823
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
626
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
53
Under 5
46
69
5–9
60
83
10–14
71
31
15–19
27
8
20–24
6
82
25–34
70
146
35–44
127
167
45–54
145
13
55–59
11
47
60–64
40
57
65–74
49
51
75–84
44
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844029.1%
18 and over1,07470.9%
65 and over21214.0%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,49398.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native161.1%
Asian50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.8% 42.6% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 31.1% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 19.2% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 7.1% 11.6%
Under $10k 10.3%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 22.8%
$75k–$100k 31.7%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$200k+ 5.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.3%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$50k–$75k22.8%
$75k–$100k31.7%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$200k+5.8%
Median income$76,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%
$50k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 8.0%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k–$300k 46.2%
$300k–$500k 13.5%
$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$220,500
Median rent / month$823
Owner occupied87.5%
Renter occupied12.5%
Vacant16.5%
Single-family detached86.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.6%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.65

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201914.3%
2000–200923.2%
1990–199916.2%
1980–19898.0%
1970–197911.3%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19591.3%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier20.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms10.6%
3 bedrooms58.1%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.3%
1 vehicle12.2%
2 vehicles42.5%
3 or more40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity78.8%
Wood21.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30452.1%
Cohabiting couple539.1%
Male householder, no spouse10518.0%
Female householder, no spouse12220.9%
Households with children under 1829149.8%
Households with seniors (65+)14224.3%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.0%17.8%
Married56.4%55.1%
Separated2.6%5.5%
Widowed1.4%8.7%
Divorced14.5%12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 41.2%
Some college, no degree 11.3%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.9%
Graduate / professional 8.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool185.1%
Kindergarten164.5%
Elementary school22964.7%
High school7822.0%
College / grad school133.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.7%
Education & healthcare 18.4%
Professional & management 16.6%
Construction 9.1%
Agriculture & mining 8.4%
Retail trade 7.1%
Other services 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service26.2%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction5.2%
Production & transportation20.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government10.7%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.7%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home7.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 22.2%
18 and over 8.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.3%
Retirement income24.7%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.4%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist65.4%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans524.8%
Disability%
Any disability4.8%
Under 185.0%
18–64 years2.7%
65 and over12.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.6%
Public insurance31.9%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41593.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,50999.7%
Born in same state1,50999.7%
Born in different state1,25983.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen50.3%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab53135.1%
Italian27518.2%
French1127.4%
AncestryCount%
English211.4%
Polish151%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24138

What city is ZIP code 24138 in?

ZIP code 24138 is primarily assigned to Pilot, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24138 in?

ZIP code 24138 falls within Floyd County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24138 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24138 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 24138?

ZIP code 24138 has an estimated population of 1,514 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24138?

The median home value in ZIP code 24138 is $220,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24138?

The median household income in ZIP code 24138 is $76,964, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24138 in?

ZIP code 24138 observes the EST timezone.

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