| ZIP Code | 24165 |
|---|---|
| City | Spencer |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henry County |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Elevation | 1,019 ft |
| Latitude | 36.594266 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.060586 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 470 (46.8%) |
| Some College | 116 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 189 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 108 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 87 (8.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,206 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,400 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,091/mo ↑ 94% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 731 |
| Vacant Units | 75 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 75 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 24165 is located in Spencer, Virginia, within Henry County. With a population of 1,633, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 24165 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,206 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24165 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,091 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 24165 is primarily White (82.61%). Residents are less-educated — 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 64% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24165 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 24165 in Spencer, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,633 residents, a median household income of $62,206, and a median home value of $150,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.