House passes bill giving Fairlawn a zip code
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3095, directing the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the United States. One community set to receive this designation is Fairlawn, Virginia.
Upon House passage of H.R. 3095, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“For years, the lack of a unique ZIP Code has caused problems for the Fairlawn community. This issue is characterized in part by failed delivery of mail materials, lost access to tax revenue, and more recently, barriers to Hurricane Helene-related federal assistance. I am proud to have led an effort in the House to remedy this situation and secure a unique ZIP code for the Fairlawn community.”
BACKGROUND
Although located in Pulaski County, Fairlawn is currently included in the City of Radford’s ZIP Code, 24141.
While visiting Southwest Virginia sites impacted by Hurricane Helene, Congressman Griffith and staff spoke to affected Fairlawn residents. Fairlawn residents were unable to apply for Individual Assistance (IA) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online portal because the City of Radford was not part of the disaster declaration at that time.
Congressman Griffith introduced an identical version of this bill in the 118th Congress.
In December 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8753 to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the United States, including Fairlawn, Virginia. Congressman Griffith spoke on the House floor in support of the measure.
In January 2025, as part of a joint effort with U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), Congressman Griffith introduced H.R. 279, to establish a single, unique ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia.
H.R. 279 was later added to H.R. 3095. While H.R. 3095 passed the U.S. House, the bill awaits further consideration by the U.S. Senate.
July 24, 2025 @ 10:10 am
Liberals bitching because Morgan Griffiths picture is on the post. If it were tim kaine or mark Warner they would be saying its a great thing.
July 24, 2025 @ 10:02 am
Karen Eastburn Rodden I’ve kept my kids from starving by having a job for the past 25 years . It wasn’t easy but I did it. Dont rely on the government for everything
July 24, 2025 @ 9:18 am
This is not newsworthy as it hasn’t passed the Senate, yet. FEMA needs way more than more specific zip codes to be effective. More newsworthy is that Griffith voted to cut food and medical resources to his most vulnerable constituents and can’t be bothered to show up for a townhall. He needs to stop pandering and starts legislating.
July 23, 2025 @ 4:13 pm
Now, let’s focus on these 💩y roads in this area.
July 23, 2025 @ 2:52 pm
…that’s important. 🙄
July 23, 2025 @ 2:21 pm
He always have
July 23, 2025 @ 1:15 pm
Amazing that it has to be done by the house.
July 23, 2025 @ 12:51 pm
He’s an ass
July 23, 2025 @ 12:30 pm
How will that feed kids?
July 23, 2025 @ 2:22 pm
Karen Eastburn Rodden get a damn job and feed your kids
July 24, 2025 @ 4:01 pm
Karen Eastburn Rodden get a job and pay their way
July 25, 2025 @ 3:59 pm
Dennis so Christian of you 😂😂😂
July 23, 2025 @ 1:21 am
Glad to see he’s working so hard for SW Virginia
July 24, 2025 @ 7:11 pm
Kathy Phillips ohhh yea, that was such hard work😂
July 22, 2025 @ 10:52 am
WOW, is right. So this is what he has been doing. This is not very newsworthy. BTW, what is the new zip code for Fairlawn?
July 22, 2025 @ 11:21 am
WOW, so much more important stuff to work on.
July 22, 2025 @ 2:18 pm
Regina Worrell while I agree there are other important things to work on, if you read the article you’ll actually understand the benefits and the “why” behind it. “Radford” isn’t even in Pulaski County, so why should part of our county have a zip code that doesn’t even specify the area is in Pulaski County?
July 24, 2025 @ 12:27 am
Andi McCraw Nolen because zip codes having nothing to do with cities, counties or any municipalities. It’s a way for the postal service to move the mail. 24141 goes into the city of Radford, Montgomery County and Pulaski County. Most people don’t even use Fairlawn on their mail.
July 25, 2025 @ 3:16 am
Andi McCraw Nolen there are parts of bland county that has a Dublin zip code, Roanoke City, Danville City, Lynchburg City, Galax City zip codes all roll across boundaries into adjoining counties. While I think Fairlawn having its own zip code is great, this certainly should not be a legislative decision, the postal service should have made the change. Just seems like swatting a fly with a sledgehammer.