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ZIP Code 24162
Shawsville, VA, Montgomery County
Population
2,259
Land area
46.8sq mi
People per sq mi
48
City
Shawsville
ZIP 24162 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24162 at a glance
- ZIP 24162 (Shawsville) is 78% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,348 a year, 21% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,200 (58% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24162
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24162, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,348
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$161,200
Prices -1.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
31
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
148
$5.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.39M
34 loans
Campaign donations
$41.39K
66% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24162, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
655
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
148
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 22°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24162, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 24162
ZIP codes near 24162
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24087Elliston | 6.3 mi | 45.7 |
| 24072Shawsville | 6.8 mi | 30 |
| 24059Lafayette | 7.2 mi | 25.5 |
| 24138Riner | 7.3 mi | 25.1 |
| 24079Shawsville | 7.9 mi | 38.8 |
| 24073Christiansburg | 9.7 mi | 89.6 |
| 24067Ferrum | 11 mi | 62.3 |
| 24061Blacksburg | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| 24153Glenvar | 12 mi | 101.2 |
| 24018Cave Spring | 13 mi | 42.8 |
| 24149Riner | 13 mi | 55.1 |
| 24060Blacksburg | 13 mi | 130.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24162?
- ZIP code 24162 is in Shawsville, VA (Montgomery County).
- What county is ZIP code 24162 in?
- ZIP code 24162 is mostly in Montgomery County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24162?
- About 2,259 people live in the 24162 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.