| City: | New River, Virginia |
| County: | Pulaski County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:01 PM |
| Population: | 29 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1355, -80.5917 |
| Land Area: | 0.037 sq mi |
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The population here reflects a tight-knit rural settlement where the median age sits at 49.3 years. This isn't a place of businesses or commercial activity. No establishments appear in the business data, and the delivery system consists entirely of PO Box service. All 13 occupied housing units rely on the post office for mail, with the community maintaining a household-to-population ratio of about 2.2 people per home. The ZIP covers just 0.037 square miles of land, making it one of Virginia's smallest postal zones by area.
The street name reflects the community's location along the New River waterway. With just one street in the postal system, this represents one of Virginia's most compact delivery zones.
ZIP Code 24129 has 29 residents and 13 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.8% male and 55.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.5%, higher than the state average of 60.3%) and Black or African American (24.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 29Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 114Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 783.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 92 | 115 | 114 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 40.8
Female Median Age: 55.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 19 | 73.08% |
| Black: | 7 | 26.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 13 | 44.83% | 40.8 years |
| Females: | 16 | 55.17% | 55.2 years |
| Total: | 29 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 114 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (75.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 86 | 75.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 28 | 24.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 114 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (73.70%). Public coverage is 75.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 86 | 75.44% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 24.56% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 86 | 75.44% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 24129 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24129 is located in Pulaski County, Virginia, within the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13980) and Virginia's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 162,958 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 24129. It covers 0.037 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 162,958Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.037 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9113.87 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5156048Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New River CDP; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24129 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.