24174 ZIP Code — Thaxton, VA

Bedford County, Virginia

ZIP code 24174 is located in Thaxton, Virginia, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 31.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24174

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 $159,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,726. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 24174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

2,581

population

31.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thaxton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24122 Montvale (3.6 mi) 24064 Blue Ridge (6.2 mi) 24523 Bedford (7.6 mi) 24179 Vinton (8.9 mi) 24095 Goodview (11.6 mi) 24066 Buchanan (11.9 mi) 24570 Lowry (12.4 mi) 24077 Cloverdale (13 mi) 24121 Moneta (13.2 mi) 24012 Roanoke (13.3 mi) 24083 Daleville (14.4 mi) 24556 Goode (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,581
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	31.46 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.3611
Longitude	-79.6637
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	57.2%	35.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	35.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	23.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,581

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$53,726

Median household income

$29,348

Per capita income

$159,300

Median home value

$472

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,093

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

20–24

285

25–34

273

212

35–44

203

45–54

112

55–59

108

104

60–64

114

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	17.0%
18 and over	2,141	83.0%
65 and over	361	14.0%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Asian 4.1%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,381	91.4%
Asian	108	4.1%
Two or more races	78	3%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Other race	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	35.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	35.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	23.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	6.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$53,726

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,300
Median rent / month	$472
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	32.9%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	7.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	134	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	206	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	146	13.6%
Households with children under 18	325	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	23.4%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	29.8%
Married	60.5%	56.4%
Separated	8.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	6.3%
Divorced	14.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	7.8%
Kindergarten	20	5.1%
Elementary school	153	38.7%
High school	107	27.1%
College / grad school	84	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Other services 10.1%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	5.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,511	97.3%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,451	95.0%
Born in same state	2,445	94.7%
Born in different state	2,077	80.5%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	130	5.0%
Not a US citizen	95	73.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	330	12.8%
French	159	6.2%
Italian	131	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	0.7%
English	16	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24174

What city is ZIP code 24174 in?

ZIP code 24174 is primarily assigned to Thaxton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24174 in?

ZIP code 24174 falls within Bedford County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24174 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 24174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24174?

10% 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 24174?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24174 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24174?

The median home value in ZIP code 24174 is $159,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24174 in?

ZIP code 24174 observes the EST timezone.