24147 ZIP Code — Rich Creek, VA

Giles County, Virginia

ZIP code 24147 is located in Rich Creek, Virginia, within Giles County. It covers approximately 6.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24147

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($37,974) 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. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 24147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,350

population

6.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rich Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24093 Glen Lyn (2.2 mi) 24963 Peterstown (5.2 mi) 24712 Athens (6.2 mi) 24124 Narrows (7.7 mi) 24739 Princeton (8.6 mi) 24918 Ballard (8.9 mi) 25979 Pipestem (9.1 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (10 mi) 24740 Princeton (10.1 mi) 25971 Lerona (10.7 mi) 24134 Pearisburg (11.2 mi) 24167 Staffordsville (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,350
Population density	219 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	6.16 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.4010
Longitude	-80.8402
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	53.9%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,350

Population

219

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$37,974

Median household income

$31,445

Per capita income

$102,700

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

496

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	221	16.4%
18 and over	1,129	83.6%
65 and over	375	27.8%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,305	96.7%
Two or more races	33	2.4%
Black or African American	10	0.7%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 29.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	29.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$37,974

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,700
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	22.9%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	81.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	118	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	150	27.9%
Households with children under 18	101	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	38.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	14.4%
Married	38.1%	37.2%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	6.1%	23.8%
Divorced	11.1%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.3%
Kindergarten	8	3.6%
Elementary school	43	19.5%
High school	155	70.1%
College / grad school	10	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 10.5%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.4%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	44.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,335	98.9%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,342	99.4%
Born in same state	1,340	99.3%
Born in different state	819	60.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	279	20.7%
Arab	258	19.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	15%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24147

What city is ZIP code 24147 in?

ZIP code 24147 is primarily assigned to Rich Creek, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24147 in?

ZIP code 24147 falls within Giles County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24147 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24147 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24147 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24147?

The median home value in ZIP code 24147 is $102,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24147?

The median household income in ZIP code 24147 is $37,974, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24147 in?

ZIP code 24147 observes the EST timezone.