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New River, VA
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24129.
Population
268
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
685
ZIP codes
1
New River and its ZIP codes
New River at a glance
- New River is about 3.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for New River.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -5.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,741
13,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,581 per person
PPP loans
$10.5K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
New River, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New River, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in New River
1 in or overlapping New River. Population shown
Cities near New River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.1 |
| RadfordCity | 2.1 mi | 9.7 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| BelviewCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| ParrottCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.3 |
| DublinTown | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Prices ForkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.2 |
| ChristiansburgTown | 9.5 mi | 14.7 |
| RinerCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MerrimacCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| EgglestonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| PulaskiTown | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| BlacksburgTown | 11 mi | 19.8 |
| DraperCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New River, VA in?
- New River is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in New River, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New River include 24129.
- What is the population of New River, VA?
- About 268 people live in New River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New River?
- Nearby places include Fairlawn (2.1 mi), Radford (2.1 mi), Belspring (3.9 mi), Plum Creek (4.9 mi), Belview (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023