24185 ZIP Code — Woolwine, VA

Patrick County, Virginia

ZIP code 24185 is located in Woolwine, Virginia, within Patrick County. It covers approximately 35.35 square miles and serves a population of 678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276/540.

About ZIP code 24185

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $221,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,012. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 24185 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

678

population

35.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24185 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24185

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24185. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woolwine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24091 Floyd (7.1 mi) 24171 Stuart (8 mi) 24120 Meadows Of Dan (10.5 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (11.2 mi) 24088 Ferrum (11.9 mi) 24380 Willis (13.4 mi) 24082 Critz (15 mi) 24102 Henry (15.2 mi) 24072 Check (15.4 mi) 24352 Laurel Fork (16.2 mi) 24055 Bassett (16.4 mi) 24076 Claudville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	678
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	35.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8082
Longitude	-80.2699
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276/540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	63.1%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

678

Population

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

$71,012

Median household income

$31,880

Per capita income

$221,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	8.7%
18 and over	619	91.3%
65 and over	265	39.1%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	628	87.7%
Two or more races	50	7%
Hispanic or Latino	38	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	63.1%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.3%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	31.5%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$71,012

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	72.3%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.8%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	66.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	10.1%
Wood	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	4.9%
Female householder, no spouse	103	31.5%
Households with children under 18	20	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	53.8%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.4%	16.5%
Married	72.4%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.4%	22.2%
Divorced	12.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 27.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.0%

Manufacturing 44.3%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	42.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.0%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	678	100.0%
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)	678	100.0%
Born in same state	678	100.0%
Born in different state	488	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	317	46.8%
French	130	19.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	10.2%
English	16	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24185

What city is ZIP code 24185 in?

ZIP code 24185 is primarily assigned to Woolwine, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24185 in?

ZIP code 24185 falls within Patrick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24185 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 24185 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24185 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 24185 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24185 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 24185 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24185?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24185 in?

ZIP code 24185 observes the EST timezone.