Abingdon, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24211
Washington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,922
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,747
- Median income Above-median income area
- $306,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Abingdon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24211 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24211 (Abingdon, VA) rose +20.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 257.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, home to 9,922 residents across 183.1 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,747 (0% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,171. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $306,600 (8% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,033; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 24211 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abingdon, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24211.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24211, Abingdon, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,922
Population
183.1
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24211?
49.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,747
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$46,171
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24211 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Abingdon, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,747 Top 38% higher than 62% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,689housing units
4,689
Total Housing Units
4,222
Occupied Units
467
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.7%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24211 have increased 20.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 204 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 213 |
| 2024 | +20.7% | 257 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 170 business establishments in ZIP 24211, employing approximately 1,888 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,868,000.
170
Businesses
1,888
Employees
$82.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24211 vs 37688 →
ZIP 24211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37620
Bristol (37620)
39,102 residents
- 24210
Abingdon (24210)
16,840 residents
- 24211 9,922
Abingdon (24211)
9,922 residents
- 24361 5,431
Meadowview (24361)
5,431 residents
- 37688 1,018
Shady Valley (37688)
1,018 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24211 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24211
Abingdon (24211)
$85,747 median income
- 24361
Meadowview (24361)
$70,556 median income
- 24210
Abingdon (24210)
$62,734 median income
- 37620
Bristol (37620)
$56,128 median income
- 37688
Shady Valley (37688)
$53,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24211 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24211, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,922 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24211 in?
ZIP code 24211 (Abingdon) is located in Washington County, Virginia. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24211?
ZIP code 24211 in Abingdon, VA has a population of 9,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24211?
The median household income in ZIP 24211 is $85,747, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24211?
The median home value in ZIP 24211 is $306,600, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24211 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24211?
ZIP code 24211 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,888 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24211 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24211 increased by 20.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24211?
In ZIP code 24211, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24211 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24211?
In ZIP code 24211, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24211 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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