24165 ZIP Code — Spencer, VA

Henry County, Virginia

ZIP code 24165 is located in Spencer, Virginia, within Henry County. It covers approximately 40.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24165

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,819. 55% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24165 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,380

population

40.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24165 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24165

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24165. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spencer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24082 Critz (4.3 mi) 27046 Sandy Ridge (7.7 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (7.7 mi) 27022 Lawsonville (9.9 mi) 24089 Fieldale (10.1 mi) 27027 Mayodan (10.8 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (11.6 mi) 24171 Stuart (11.6 mi) 24168 Stanleytown (12.1 mi) 24055 Bassett (12.2 mi) 27048 Stoneville (12.3 mi) 24078 Collinsville (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,380
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	40.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5883
Longitude	-80.0668
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,380

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$58,819

Median household income

$32,309

Per capita income

$118,000

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

562

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

145

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	17.0%
18 and over	1,146	83.0%
65 and over	336	24.3%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Black or African American 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,221	87.7%
Black or African American	141	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Other race	10	0.7%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$58,819

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,000
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Fuel oil	6.5%
Wood	9.2%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	71	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	139	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	104	17.7%
Households with children under 18	156	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	39.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	12.3%
Married	42.8%	53.2%
Separated	5.4%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	19.0%
Divorced	17.7%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.4%
Kindergarten	11	4.8%
Elementary school	121	53.1%
High school	61	26.8%
College / grad school	34	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Retail trade 4.2%

Information 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,361	98.6%
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)	1,361	98.6%
Born in same state	1,313	95.1%
Born in different state	996	72.2%
Foreign born	48	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	363	26.3%
French	194	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	5.2%
English	37	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24165

What city is ZIP code 24165 in?

ZIP code 24165 is primarily assigned to Spencer, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24165 in?

ZIP code 24165 falls within Henry County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24165 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 24165 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24165?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24165?

15% of residents in ZIP code 24165 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24165?

The median home value in ZIP code 24165 is $118,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24165 in?

ZIP code 24165 observes the EST timezone.