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Montgomery County
Shawsville, VA
24162
24162 ZIP Code — Shawsville, VA
Montgomery County, Virginia
ZIP code 24162 is located in
Shawsville ,
Virginia ,
within Montgomery County .
It covers approximately 46.81 square miles and serves a population of
2,136 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 540 .
About ZIP code 24162
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 $158,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $67,986. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,136
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
46.81 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
37.1398
Longitude
-80.2550
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
540
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
42.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
48.8%
31.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
19.2%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.1%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$67,986
Median household income
$158,100
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 144 6.7% 18 and over 1,992 93.3% 65 and over 451 21.1% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 2,033 92.3% Hispanic or Latino 66 3% Other race 66 3% Black or African American 19 0.9% Two or more races 18 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
42.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
48.8%
31.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
9.3%
19.2%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
7.1%
11.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 8.6% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 26.6% $75k–$100k 17.0% $100k–$150k 7.9% $150k–$200k 7.1% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $67,986
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $158,100 Median rent / month $913 Owner occupied 56.3% Renter occupied 43.7% Vacant 17.9% Single-family detached 67.3% Large apartment buildings 4.4% Mobile homes 21.2% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 10.6% 1990–1999 15.4% 1980–1989 13.6% 1970–1979 12.5% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 9.9% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 15.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 15.0% 2 bedrooms 26.8% 3 bedrooms 43.7% 4 bedrooms 14.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 17.7% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 30.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 86.9% Propane / LP gas 3.5% Fuel oil 4.9% Wood 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 500 54.6% Cohabiting couple 87 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 199 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 130 14.2% Households with children under 18 95 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 279 30.5% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 33.2% Married 57.8% 50.7% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.3% Divorced 12.0% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 12 6.3% Elementary school 43 22.6% High school 109 57.4% College / grad school 26 13.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Professional & management
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.1% Service 16.7% Sales & office 12.5% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 33.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.0% Government 6.2% Self-employed 14.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.1% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 6.3% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.9% Retirement income 27.9% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 27.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 18.4% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 59.3% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 95 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 15.2% Under 18 22.9% 18–64 years 11.6% 65 and over 25.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.6% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 14.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,136 100.0% Spanish 18 0.8% Other Indo-European 18 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,118 99.2% Born in same state 2,118 99.2% Born in different state 1,616 75.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 18 0.8% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 389 18.2% Arab 357 16.7%
Ancestry Count % French 171 8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 96.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24162
What city is ZIP code 24162 in?
ZIP code 24162 is primarily assigned to Shawsville, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24162 in?
ZIP code 24162 falls within Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24162?
The median home value in ZIP code 24162 is $158,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 24162?
ZIP code 24162 has an estimated population of 2,136 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24162?
The median household income in ZIP code 24162 is $67,986, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24162 in?
ZIP code 24162 observes the EST timezone.
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