Appalachia, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24216
Wise County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,939
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,795
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Appalachia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24216 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24216 covers 174.9 square miles in Appalachia, Wise County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,939 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24216 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,795 (56% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,547. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $53,800 (84% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 76.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wise County, so 24216 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 24216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appalachia, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24216.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 24216, Appalachia, 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
2,939
Population
174.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24216?
47.4
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$37,795
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$21,547
Per Capita Income
29.2%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24216 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Appalachia, 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)
$37,795 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,229housing units
1,229
Total Housing Units
965
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,800
Median Home Value
-84% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 24216, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,536,000.
22
Businesses
258
Employees
$12.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 27.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.6% |
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 24216 vs 40855 →
ZIP 24216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
11,265 residents
- 24273
Norton (24273)
6,262 residents
- 24216 2,939
Appalachia (24216)
2,939 residents
- 24265 930
Keokee (24265)
930 residents
- 40855 860
Lynch (40855)
860 residents
- 40826 759
Eolia (40826)
759 residents
- 40862 647
Partridge (40862)
647 residents
- 24246 455
East Stone Gap (24246)
455 residents
- 40807 337
Benham (40807)
337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24216 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
$55,252 median income
- 40807
Benham (40807)
$49,118 median income
- 40826
Eolia (40826)
$42,795 median income
- 24265
Keokee (24265)
$42,727 median income
- 40862
Partridge (40862)
$41,992 median income
- 24273
Norton (24273)
$41,978 median income
- 24216
Appalachia (24216)
$37,795 median income
- 40855
Lynch (40855)
$29,891 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24216 ranks #7 of 8 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 24216, 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 (2,939 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 24216 in?
ZIP code 24216 (Appalachia) is located in Wise County, Virginia. Wise County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wise-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24216?
ZIP code 24216 in Appalachia, VA has a population of 2,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24216?
The median household income in ZIP 24216 is $37,795, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24216?
The median home value in ZIP 24216 is $53,800, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24216 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24216?
ZIP code 24216 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24216 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24216?
In ZIP code 24216, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24216?
In ZIP code 24216, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24216 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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