Skip to content

Checked

North Shore, VA

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24121.

Population

3,638

Land area

14sq mi

People per sq mi

260

ZIP codes

1

North Shore and its ZIP codes

Full map

North Shore at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $109,951 a year, 18% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $504,400 (31% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,133 a month.

Local data for North Shore, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Shore, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,951

Poverty rate

10.3%

Median home value

$504,400

Median rent

$1,133/mo

Homeownership

93.8%

Bachelor's or higher

43.7%

Median age

62.6

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (677), Irish Americans (593), Italian Americans (138).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for North Shore.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, +0.5 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

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

North Shore, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.3%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home29.3%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Shore, 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 North Shore, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

ZIP codes in North Shore

1 in or overlapping North Shore. Population shown

·

Cities near North Shore

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union HallCensus-designated place4.2 mi14.5
Westlake CornerCensus-designated place4.6 mi13.3
PenhookCensus-designated place5.9 mi11.2
MonetaCensus-designated place8.1 mi3.8
Rocky MountTown14 mi6.8
Henry ForkCensus-designated place14 mi2.7
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place15 mi2.5
Boones MillTown17 mi0.7
MotleyCensus-designated place17 mi4
GretnaTown18 mi1.7
VintonTown19 mi3.1
HurtTown19 mi3.5
BedfordTown20 mi11.1
AltavistaTown21 mi5.4
RoanokeCity22 mi42.5
MontvaleCensus-designated place22 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Shore, VA in?
North Shore is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in North Shore, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping North Shore include 24121.
What is the population of North Shore, VA?
About 3,638 people live in North Shore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Shore?
Nearby places include Union Hall (4.2 mi), Westlake Corner (4.6 mi), Penhook (5.9 mi), Moneta (8.1 mi), Rocky Mount (14 mi).

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

Share: