Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 215 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,922 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 1,690 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 1,485 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,177 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,155 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,712 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,482 ▼ 46% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $741/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,536 |
| Vacant Units | 1,557 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Giles County is located in Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,198 residents. With a median age of 45.69, it is a mature county.
Giles County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,711 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Giles County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,482 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $741. Homeownership rates are high at 79.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Giles County are primarily White (94.21%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Giles County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24086 | Eggleston | 234 | $118,707 | $139,300 | — | 0.0% | 45.5% |
| 24124 | Narrows | 4,177 | $60,960 | $113,100 | $677 | 0.8% | 30.7% |
| 24128 | Newport | 1,660 | $72,396 | $252,900 | $656 | 0.0% | 39.5% |
| 24134 | Pearisburg | 5,296 | $63,550 | $157,200 | $829 | 3.4% | 22.5% |
| 24136 | Pembroke | 3,278 | $67,889 | $162,500 | $773 | 3.6% | 27.6% |
| 24147 | Rich Creek | 1,400 | $49,167 | $108,800 | $630 | 1.9% | 29.9% |
| 24150 | Ripplemead | 823 | $74,167 | $118,700 | — | 2.1% | 33.0% |