24184 ZIP Code — Wirtz, VA

Franklin County, Virginia

ZIP code 24184 is located in Wirtz, Virginia, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 41.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24184

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,397. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 24184 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,129

population

41.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24184 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24184

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24184. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wirtz	Acceptable
Wirtz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24092 Glade Hill (6 mi) 24101 Hardy (6.9 mi) 24176 Union Hall (8.8 mi) 24065 Boones Mill (8.9 mi) 24095 Goodview (9.1 mi) 24151 Rocky Mount (9.3 mi) 24121 Moneta (10.8 mi) 24014 Roanoke (11.6 mi) 24137 Penhook (12.6 mi) 24179 Vinton (13.6 mi) 24013 Roanoke (14.7 mi) 24067 Callaway (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,129
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	41.37 sq mi
Water area	2.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.0819
Longitude	-79.7867
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	40.1%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.7%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,129

Population

100

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$63,397

Median household income

$33,807

Per capita income

$214,700

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,707

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

160

10–14

141

233

15–19

205

20–24

170

25–34

150

148

35–44

129

286

45–54

252

186

55–59

164

167

60–64

147

472

65–74

414

119

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	945	22.9%
18 and over	3,184	77.1%
65 and over	1,119	27.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,814	91.7%
Black or African American	219	5.3%
Two or more races	96	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	46.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.7%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$63,397

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,700
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	30.7%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,017	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	255	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	292	18.2%
Households with children under 18	483	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	698	43.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	17.4%
Married	62.4%	60.6%
Separated	5.8%	0.8%
Widowed	3.0%	14.0%
Divorced	7.1%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	8.7%
Kindergarten	86	9.3%
Elementary school	341	37.1%
High school	338	36.7%
College / grad school	75	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.6%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	7.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.4

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 32.9%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	239	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	14.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,958	95.9%
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)	4,071	98.6%
Born in same state	3,952	95.7%
Born in different state	2,919	70.7%
Foreign born	119	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	58	1.4%
Not a US citizen	25	43.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	613	14.8%
Arab	495	12%
Italian	253	6.1%
Polish	72	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.7%
Norwegian	13	0.3%
Irish	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24184

What city is ZIP code 24184 in?

ZIP code 24184 is primarily assigned to Wirtz, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24184 in?

ZIP code 24184 falls within Franklin County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24184 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24184 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24184 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24184 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24184 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24184 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 24184?

ZIP code 24184 has an estimated population of 4,129 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24184 in?

ZIP code 24184 observes the EST timezone.