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Henry County, VA
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Henry County, Virginia.
Population
49,980
Land area
382sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Henry County
Henry County at a glance
- Henry County is 41% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,760 a year, 46% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 (65% below Virginia) and median rent is $728 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Collinsville (7,139), Horse Pasture (2,236) and Chatmoss (1,563).
Local data for Henry County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henry County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,760
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$134,800
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,816), German Americans (2,610), Mexican Americans (2,355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,799
15,384 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $7,476 per person
PPP loans
$66.2M
1,008 loans, 9,640 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$105K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Henry County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henry County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
746
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henry County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Henry County, VA?
- Collinsville is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 7,139 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
- Henry County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24054, 24055, 24078, 24089, 24112.
- What is the population of Henry County, VA?
- About 49,980 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Henry County?
- Henry County borders Rockingham County, NC, Pittsylvania County, Franklin County, Stokes County, NC, Patrick County, Martinsville city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023