Clinchco, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24226

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

1,433
21/sq mi
$54,191
Median income
$81,300
Median home value
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.2 square miles in Clinchco, Dickenson County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,433 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24226 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24226 sits at $54,191 (37% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,092. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $81,300 (76% below the state average) with median rent at $638 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dickenson County, so you can benchmark 24226 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24226, Clinchco, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,433

Population

69.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24226?

36.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$54,191

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$26,092

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24226 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,191 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.0%

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

What does housing look like?

839

Total Housing Units

789

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$81,300

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$638

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 24226, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,000.

10

Businesses

16

Employees

$716K

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 24226 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 24226 ranks #3 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 24226 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 24226 ranks the highest 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
24220 Birchleaf, VA 895 5.0 mi
24269 Mc Clure, VA 324 4.6 mi
24272 Nora, VA 527 8.1 mi
24256 Haysi, VA 3,491 6.3 mi
24228 Clintwood, VA 7,016 6.7 mi
24237 Dante, VA 1,192 8.4 mi
41512 Ashcamp, KY 976 11.1 mi
24628 Maxie, VA 295 12.1 mi
41534 Hellier, KY 273 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24226 in?
ZIP code 24226 (Clinchco) 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 24226?
ZIP code 24226 in Clinchco, VA has a population of 1,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24226?
The median household income in ZIP 24226 is $54,191, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24226?
The median home value in ZIP 24226 is $81,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24226 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24226?
ZIP code 24226 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24226?
In ZIP code 24226, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.0% 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 24226?
In ZIP code 24226, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24226 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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