PlainZIP

Birchleaf, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24220

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

895
14/sq mi
$50,560
Median income
$112,500
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Birchleaf pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24220 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Birchleaf, Dickenson County, Virginia, home to just 895 residents across 64.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24220 reports a modest median household income of $50,560 (41% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,056. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $112,500 (66% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24220, 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 24220, Birchleaf, 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

895

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24220?

62.4

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
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 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$50,560

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$36,056

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24220 ranks nationally

Birchleaf, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,560 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

356

Total Housing Units

271

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.7%
Renter 3.3%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24220 vs 24226 →

ZIP 24220 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 24220 ranks #5 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 24220 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 24220 ranks #2 of 7 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
24226 Clinchco, VA 1,433 5.0 mi
24237 Dante, VA 1,192 7.2 mi
24239 Davenport, VA 113 5.4 mi
24256 Haysi, VA 3,491 6.0 mi
24217 Bee, VA 406 5.5 mi
24656 Vansant, VA 3,404 7.0 mi
24628 Maxie, VA 295 10.3 mi
24269 Mc Clure, VA 324 8.4 mi
24272 Nora, VA 527 9.5 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
24272 standard
Nora, VA
Pop: 527
24217 standard
Bee, VA
Pop: 406

Related Areas

Dickenson County Birchleaf, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24220 in? ▼
ZIP code 24220 (Birchleaf) 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 24220? ▼
ZIP code 24220 in Birchleaf, VA has a population of 895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24220 is $50,560, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24220 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24220 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24220? ▼
In ZIP code 24220, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24220 is 20.1% 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.