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Penhook, VA

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24137.

Population

1,250

Land area

11.2sq mi

People per sq mi

112

ZIP codes

1

Penhook and its ZIP codes

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Penhook at a glance

  • Penhook is 49% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $108,750 a year, 17% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $543,000 (42% above Virginia).

Local data for Penhook, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Penhook, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$108,750

Poverty rate

0.4%

Median home value

$543,000

Homeownership

91.6%

Bachelor's or higher

49.1%

Median age

51.2

Average commute

41.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (146), German Americans (142), Irish Americans (90).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone53.4%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
  • Worked from home32.3%

Average one-way commute: 41.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Penhook, 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 Penhook, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

17.2%

U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

ZIP codes in Penhook

1 in or overlapping Penhook. Population shown

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Cities near Penhook

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union HallCensus-designated place3.7 mi14.5
North ShoreCensus-designated place5.9 mi14
Westlake CornerCensus-designated place10 mi13.3
Henry ForkCensus-designated place13 mi2.7
MonetaCensus-designated place14 mi3.8
Rocky MountTown14 mi6.8
GretnaTown15 mi1.7
MotleyCensus-designated place17 mi4
ChathamTown18 mi2
Boones MillTown20 mi0.7
HurtTown20 mi3.5
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place21 mi2.5
FerrumCensus-designated place21 mi9.1
Oak LevelCensus-designated place22 mi6.1
AltavistaTown22 mi5.4
Laurel ParkCensus-designated place23 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Penhook, VA in?
Penhook is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Penhook, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Penhook include 24137.
What is the population of Penhook, VA?
About 1,250 people live in Penhook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Penhook?
Nearby places include Union Hall (3.7 mi), North Shore (5.9 mi), Westlake Corner (10 mi), Henry Fork (13 mi), Moneta (14 mi).

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