City

Penhook, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Virginia

👥2,695Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$197,500Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 4.9%Asian: 2.2%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Black4.9%
Asian2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
10%
25–44
9%
45–64
33%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate681 (35%)
Some College275 (14.1%)
Associates351 (18%)
Bachelors205 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree436 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$197,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units2,208
Vacant Units952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Penhook, VA

Penhook is a city in Virginia, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,695 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Penhook is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Penhook is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Penhook is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.35%).

Penhook, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Penhook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24137 2,695 $66,250 $197,500 $936 0.5% 32.9% 88.7%