24279 ZIP Code – Pound, Virginia
ZIP code 24279 is a small ZIP code located in Pound, Virginia, within Wise County with a population of approximately 4,747 residents. The median household income is $41,371 — well below the Virginia average and well below the national average. At $96,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 83.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $646 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 12.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 15.5%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.5%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 42.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 41517, 41810, 24293.
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ZIP 24279 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24279 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,747 | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $646 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.5% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 41517 – Burdine
- 41810 – Cromona
- 24293 – Wise
- 41837 – Mayking
- 41849 – Seco
- 41835 – Mc Roberts
- 41537 – Jenkins
- 41840 – Neon
- 40826 – Eolia
- 41563 – Shelby Gap
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41517 | BURDINE | 66 | Not provided |
| 41810 | CROMONA | 281 | Not provided |
| 24293 | WISE | 9,749 | $48,591 |
| 41837 | MAYKING | 1,014 | $53,125 |
| 41849 | SECO | 119 | $62,574 |