24301 ZIP Code — Pulaski, VA

Pulaski County, Virginia

ZIP code 24301 is located in Pulaski, Virginia, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 85.42 square miles and serves a population of 13,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24301

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $56,965. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,631

population

85.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pulaski	Acceptable
Pulaski	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24084 Dublin (6.7 mi) 24324 Draper (6.7 mi) 24360 Max Meadows (9.9 mi) 24347 Hiwassee (10.7 mi) 24141 Radford (11.5 mi) 24313 Barren Springs (11.6 mi) 24167 Staffordsville (12.4 mi) 24134 Pearisburg (12.8 mi) 24315 Bland (15 mi) 24086 Eggleston (16.2 mi) 24105 Indian Valley (16.7 mi) 24312 Austinville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,631
Population density	160 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	85.42 sq mi
Water area	1.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.0739
Longitude	-80.7958
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	47.7%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

13,631

Population

160

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$56,965

Median household income

$33,813

Per capita income

$157,200

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

4,561

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

375

Under 5

389

317

5–9

329

301

10–14

313

352

15–19

365

466

20–24

483

1,080

25–34

1,122

638

35–44

662

834

45–54

867

635

55–59

659

357

60–64

371

847

65–74

880

370

75–84

385

115

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,509	18.4%
18 and over	11,122	81.6%
65 and over	2,716	19.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Black or African American 4.7%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	12,197	88.4%
Black or African American	653	4.7%
Two or more races	535	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	171	1.2%
Asian	103	0.7%
Other race	70	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	67	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$56,965

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,200
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	10.8%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,521	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	621	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,054	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,736	29.3%
Households with children under 18	1,620	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,939	32.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	24.2%
Married	48.0%	44.9%
Separated	3.0%	2.3%
Widowed	3.6%	14.5%
Divorced	10.9%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	3.8%
Kindergarten	106	4.5%
Elementary school	960	41.0%
High school	608	25.9%
College / grad school	581	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	788	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,867	94.4%
Spanish	97	0.8%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	89	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,415	98.4%
Born in same state	13,329	97.8%
Born in different state	10,126	74.3%
Foreign born	86	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	216	1.6%
Not a US citizen	192	88.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,160	30.5%
French	1,444	10.6%
Italian	1,194	8.8%
English	117	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	87	0.6%
Norwegian	28	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24301

What city is ZIP code 24301 in?

ZIP code 24301 is primarily assigned to Pulaski, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24301 in?

ZIP code 24301 falls within Pulaski County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24301?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24301 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 24301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24301?

The median home value in ZIP code 24301 is $157,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 24301?

ZIP code 24301 has an estimated population of 13,631 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24301 in?

ZIP code 24301 observes the EST timezone.