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Henry Fork, VA

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24151.

Population

805

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

296

ZIP codes

1

Henry Fork and its ZIP codes

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Henry Fork at a glance

  • Henry Fork is 34% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $70,150, 25% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • Median rent is $613 a month.

Housing and community stats

Henry Fork, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,150

Poverty rate

2.9%

Median rent

$613/mo

Homeownership

53.1%

Bachelor's or higher

4.5%

Median age

43.2

Average commute

30.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (147), German Americans (31), Polish Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Henry Fork.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,012

15,810 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,252

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$432M

FY 2026, $7,928 per person

PPP loans

$33.7M

355 loans, 4,598 jobs reported

Franklin County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Henry Fork, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.1%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Henry Fork, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

877

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

62

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

49.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Henry Fork, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Henry Fork

1 in or overlapping Henry Fork. Population shown

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Cities near Henry Fork

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rocky MountTown2.3 mi6.8
FerrumCensus-designated place8.4 mi9.1
Union HallCensus-designated place11 mi14.5
Boones MillTown11 mi0.7
Oak LevelCensus-designated place13 mi6.1
PenhookCensus-designated place13 mi11.2
Westlake CornerCensus-designated place14 mi13.3
North ShoreCensus-designated place14 mi14
BassettCensus-designated place16 mi3.5
StanleytownCensus-designated place16 mi2.8
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place17 mi7.9
Villa HeightsCensus-designated place19 mi1
FieldaleCensus-designated place19 mi1.6
Cave SpringCensus-designated place20 mi11.9
Laurel ParkCensus-designated place20 mi1.3
MartinsvilleCity20 mi11

Frequently asked questions

What county is Henry Fork, VA in?
Henry Fork is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Henry Fork, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Henry Fork include 24151.
What is the population of Henry Fork, VA?
About 805 people live in Henry Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Henry Fork?
Nearby places include Rocky Mount (2.3 mi), Ferrum (8.4 mi), Union Hall (11 mi), Boones Mill (11 mi), Oak Level (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023