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Galax, VA — ZIP 24333

Population: 17,390 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24333 (Galax, VA) is $191,366 — up 9.5% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,366

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,366
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+85.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$191,366
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
66
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cooperative Centers for Exceptional Children, Carroll County Public Schools, Galax City Public Schools
Schools include
COOP CTR FOR EXCEP CHILDREN, Gladeville Elementary, Oakland Elementary, GALAX HIGH, GALAX MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Twin County Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TWIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$909
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,049
Average weekly wage
$771
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 24333State medianUS median
Median home value$191,366$331,625$289,727
Median annual property tax$909$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 24333?
$191,366.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24333?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24333?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24333?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24333?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24333?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24333?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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