24333 ZIP Code
Galax, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24333 |
| City/Town: | Galax |
| County: | Galax (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 18,448 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,374 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,763 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,095 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,800 |
| Land Area: | 144.9 sq miles
375.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6400, -80.9348 |
Population Information (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,448 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,529 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,919 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 916 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 964 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,091 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,074 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,263 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,620 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,024 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,364 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,506 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,769 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,420 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,023 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 414 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,095 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,232 | 79.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,863 | 20.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,602 | 77.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,630 | 22.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,140 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,030 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,449 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,310 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,666 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,583 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,378 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 724 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24333 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,374 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,570 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,481 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,763 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,454 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,086 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 368 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,749 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,723 | 70.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,716 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 640 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,739 | 85.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 711 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 642 | 3.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,161 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,489 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,400 | 13.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,211 | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 185 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,004 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24333 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 416 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 419 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 864 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 985 | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 904 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,318 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 942 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 780 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 353 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24333 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,485 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,003 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 313 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24333 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 144 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 600 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,132 | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 981 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 220 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 264 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 544 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,345 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 520 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 374 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 836 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,957 | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,593 | 52.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,841 | 47.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,243 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24333 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,033 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,049 | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,043 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 511 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 244 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,294 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24333 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,146 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 58 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 203 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 109 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 147 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 183 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 92 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,157 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24333 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 375 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,115 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,422 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 951 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,611 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,023 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,007 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 680 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 894 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24333 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 62 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 564 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,585 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,569 | 50.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,084 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 231 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24333 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 118 | 1.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 394 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,749 | 65.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,209 | 16.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 648 | 9.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24333 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 462 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,944 | 26.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,889 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,937 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24333 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 715 | 12.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,244 | 22.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,372 | 24.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 740 | 13.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 944 | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 460 | 8.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 104 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24333 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,024 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $323 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,232 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,765 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,217 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,366 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,941 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,812 | 25.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,655 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24333 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,034 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,749 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,961 | 56.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 295 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 881 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,109 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24333 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,486 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 131 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,654 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 843 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 641 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,668 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,208 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,200 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,234 | 17.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,766 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,171 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24333 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,777 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,452 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 328 | 22.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,092 | 75.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 414 | 28.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 32 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24333 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,361 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 145 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,087 | 749.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,087 | 749.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,087 | 749.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 74 | 51.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 107 | 73.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 780 | 537.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 9.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24333 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,532 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,413 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,119 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,839 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 85 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24333 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,232 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,452 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Galax, VA24333