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Carroll County, VA
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Carroll County, Virginia.
Population
29,157
Land area
475sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Carroll County
Carroll County at a glance
- Carroll County is 72% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,484, 42% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (59% below Virginia) and median rent is $738 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hillsville (2,864), Woodlawn (2,250) and Cana (964).
Local data for Carroll County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carroll County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,484
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$156,500
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,271), German Americans (2,254), Mexican Americans (741).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -2.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,732
5,796 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$225M
FY 2026, $7,703 per person
PPP loans
$44.44M
903 loans, 6,668 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$77.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carroll County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carroll County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
571
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carroll County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carroll County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carroll County, VA?
- Hillsville is the largest city or town in Carroll County, with about 2,864 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carroll County?
- Carroll County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24312, 24317, 24325, 24328, 24333.
- What is the population of Carroll County, VA?
- About 29,157 people live in Carroll County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carroll County?
- Carroll County borders Surry County, NC, Pulaski County, Wythe County, Patrick County, Floyd County, Grayson County, Galax city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023