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Giles County, VA
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Giles County, Virginia.
Population
16,557
Land area
357sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Giles County
Giles County at a glance
- Giles County is 79% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,691, 29% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (61% below Virginia) and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pearisburg (2,860), Narrows (1,935) and Pembroke (996).
Local data for Giles County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Giles County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,691
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$151,100
Prices +6.9% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,018), German Americans (1,766), Italian Americans (462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,487
5,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,152
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,276 per person
PPP loans
$11M
275 loans, 1,748 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$30.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Giles County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Giles County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
417
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Giles County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Giles County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Giles County, VA?
- Pearisburg is the largest city or town in Giles County, with about 2,860 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Giles County?
- Giles County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24086, 24093, 24124, 24128, 24134.
- What is the population of Giles County, VA?
- About 16,557 people live in Giles County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Giles County?
- Giles County borders Montgomery County, Mercer County, WV, Pulaski County, Monroe County, WV, Summers County, WV, Bland County, Craig County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023