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24279

Virginia · 4,671 residents · 79.3 sq mi
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ZIP 24279 is home to 4,671 people in Wise County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $97,300. The foreign-born share is 0%. Households take in $43,602 at the median, 47% less than the US figure. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Wise County, 24279 ranks 4th by median household income.

$43,602
US average: $82,259
$23,636
US average: $44,673
$97,300
US average: $376,019
10.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
79.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.6%
Age 65+
19.4%
57.0%
43.0%
2.24 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(4,028)
Black10%(467)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other2.7%(128)
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wise County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
24216$37,795
24219$55,252
24230$48,573
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 24279?

ZIP code 24279 has about 4,671 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24279?

The typical household in ZIP code 24279 earns about $43,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 24279 expensive?

In ZIP code 24279, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 24279?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 24279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24279?

About 13.7% of people in ZIP code 24279 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024