🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24089

Fieldale

ZIP Code 24089 is a standard zip code serving Fieldale, Fieldale, Virginia (VA), in Henry County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,640 with a median household income of $33,984. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Henry
City: Fieldale
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.706400
Longitude: -79.965200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 11.26 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 234.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.734596°N, 36.684800°S, -79.919523°E, -80.020585°W

With 2,640 residents spread across 11.26 square miles, this area has a population density of 234.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,640

Population

45th percentile

$33,984

Median Income

15th percentile

$84,000

Median Home Value

20th percentile

11.26 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24089 is $33,984, and the median home value is $84,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,327

Total Units

1,150

Occupied Units

86.7%

Occupancy Rate

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