24216 ZIP Code – Appalachia, Virginia
Located in Appalachia, Virginia, ZIP code 24216 is a small ZIP code within Wise County with a population of approximately 2,472 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $35,053, which is well below the Virginia average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $54,600, well below the national average, with 76.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $619 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
At 12.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 45.9, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 40855, 24246, 40862.
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ZIP 24216 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24216 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,472 | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $54k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $619 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.7% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40855 – Lynch
- 24246 – East Stone Gap
- 40862 – Partridge
- 24219 – Big Stone Gap
- 24273 – Norton
- 40826 – Eolia
- 40843 – Holmes Mill
- 40807 – Benham
- 40823 – Cumberland
- 24265 – Keokee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40855 | LYNCH | 738 | $27,778 |
| 24246 | EAST STONE GAP | 274 | Not provided |
| 40862 | PARTRIDGE | 606 | $42,813 |
| 24219 | BIG STONE GAP | 10,460 | $58,380 |
| 24273 | NORTON | 6,004 | $38,396 |