PlainZIP

Bee, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24217

Dickenson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

406
8/sq mi
$44,663
Median income
$150,900
Median home value
2.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24217 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bee, Dickenson County, Virginia, home to just 406 residents across 52.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24217 reports a modest median household income of $44,663 (48% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,649. Poverty here runs at 25.9%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $150,900 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 77.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24217, plus 6 more within Dickenson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 24217, Bee, 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

406

Population

52.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24217?

47.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,663

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$21,649

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24217 ranks nationally

Bee, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,663 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

376

Total Housing Units

234

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$150,900

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 24217, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $594,000.

3

Businesses

19

Employees

$594K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24217 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24217 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24217 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24239 Davenport, VA 113 2.4 mi
24220 Birchleaf, VA 895 5.5 mi
24237 Dante, VA 1,192 5.7 mi
24656 Vansant, VA 3,404 6.8 mi
24225 Cleveland, VA 1,697 7.4 mi
24260 Honaker, VA 5,734 8.7 mi
24646 Rowe, VA 750 8.7 mi
24256 Haysi, VA 3,491 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickenson County

24228 standard
Clintwood, VA
Pop: 7,016
24256 standard
Haysi, VA
Pop: 3,491
24226 standard
Clinchco, VA
Pop: 1,433
24237 standard
Dante, VA
Pop: 1,192
24220 standard
Birchleaf, VA
Pop: 895
24272 standard
Nora, VA
Pop: 527

Related Areas

Dickenson County Bee, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24217 in? ▼
ZIP code 24217 (Bee) is located in Dickenson County, Virginia. Dickenson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickenson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24217? ▼
ZIP code 24217 in Bee, VA has a population of 406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24217 is $44,663, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24217 is $150,900, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24217 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24217? ▼
ZIP code 24217 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24217? ▼
In ZIP code 24217, 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.1% 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 24217? ▼
In ZIP code 24217, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24217 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.