| Official Zip Code Name | Rocky Mount |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Franklin |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Current Population: | 20000 |
| Racial Majority: | White 79.67% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 76.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $38433 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $49380 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 863 - 1355 ft. |
| Area | 162 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.96087200, -79.86700700 |
The current unemployment level in 24151 is 2.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 2.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24151 increased to 20000 from 17760 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24151 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24151 public schools is White. 41.9% of students in 24151 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15459 | 79.67% | 15875 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 2843 | 14.65% | 2839 | +0% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 3.84% | 761 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 45 | 0.23% | 54 | -17% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.43% | 112 | -25% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 20 | 0.69% | 20 | +565% |
| Two Or More Races | 335 | 0.48% | 335 | -72% |
| White | 76.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 11.6% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20000 | 17760 |
| Male Population | 48.30% | |
| Female Population | 51.70% | |
| Total Households | 8121 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 41.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $38433 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 62.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 28.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.20% |
| 24151 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 5 | Denver Riggleman | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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| 24184 - Wirtz |
| 24067 - Callaway |
| 24055 - Bassett |
| 24065 - Boones Mill |
| 24112 - Martinsville |
| 24092 - Glade Hill |
| 24088 - Ferrum |
| 24137 - Penhook |
| 24176 - Union Hall |
| Rocky Mount, VA |
| Ferrum, VA |
Zip Code 24151 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 28 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 69 | 59 | 49 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.66 | 3.15 | 4.13 | 4.02 | 4.27 | 3.98 | 4.72 | 3.8 | 4.28 | 3.5 | 3.23 | 3.08 | 45.81 |