24150 ZIP Code — Ripplemead, VA

Giles County, Virginia

ZIP code 24150 is located in Ripplemead, Virginia, within Giles County. It covers approximately 66.42 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24150

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 $152,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,491. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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 24150 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

640

population

66.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ripplemead	Acceptable
Ripplemead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24136 Pembroke (3.4 mi) 24951 Lindside (6.3 mi) 24128 Newport (7.2 mi) 24086 Eggleston (8.7 mi) 24963 Peterstown (8.8 mi) 24945 Greenville (9.1 mi) 24918 Ballard (11.8 mi) 24134 Pearisburg (12.8 mi) 24167 Staffordsville (12.8 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (12.9 mi) 24060 Blacksburg (13 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	66.42 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.3983
Longitude	-80.6046
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	24.9%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$73,491

Median household income

$36,217

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

372

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	16.7%
18 and over	533	83.3%
65 and over	132	20.6%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	640	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.9%	40.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	41.0%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	17.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 33.0%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	33.0%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
Median income	$73,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	59.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	27.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	80.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	43	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	43	15.8%
Households with children under 18	35	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	42.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	29.9%
Married	77.2%	50.3%
Separated	4.2%	9.4%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	4.2%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	56.0%
High school	34	34.0%
College / grad school	10	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.5%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Construction 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	35.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.4%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	39.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.3

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 64.5%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	623	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	640	100.0%
Born in same state	640	100.0%
Born in different state	568	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	7.5%
Arab	28	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24150

What city is ZIP code 24150 in?

ZIP code 24150 is primarily assigned to Ripplemead, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24150 in?

ZIP code 24150 falls within Giles County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24150?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24150 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24150 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24150?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24150 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24150 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 24150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24150 in?

ZIP code 24150 observes the EST timezone.