PlainZIP

Clintwood, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24228

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

7,016
29/sq mi
$49,116
Median income
$113,000
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia, home to 7,016 residents across 241.1 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24228 reports a modest median household income of $49,116 (43% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,644. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $113,000 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dickenson County, letting you compare 24228 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clintwood, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24228.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 24228, Clintwood, 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

7,016

Population

241.1

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24228?

45.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$49,116

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$27,644

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24228 ranks nationally

Clintwood, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,116 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,384

Total Housing Units

2,816

Occupied Units

568

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$113,000

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 24228, employing approximately 1,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,230,000.

115

Businesses

1,379

Employees

$68.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.8%
Construction 8 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 7 6.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%

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 24228 vs 41512 →

ZIP 24228 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 24228 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 24228 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 24228 ranks #2 of 6 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
41512 Ashcamp, KY 976 6.0 mi
41534 Hellier, KY 273 7.6 mi
41563 Shelby Gap, KY 445 6.2 mi
24226 Clinchco, VA 1,433 6.7 mi
41517 Burdine, KY 109 7.4 mi
24269 Mc Clure, VA 324 7.4 mi
41522 Elkhorn City, KY 5,352 10.0 mi
24272 Nora, VA 527 12.1 mi
41538 Jonancy, KY 97 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickenson County

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
24217 standard
Bee, VA
Pop: 406

Related Areas

Dickenson County Clintwood, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24228 in? ▼
ZIP code 24228 (Clintwood) 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 24228? ▼
ZIP code 24228 in Clintwood, VA has a population of 7,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24228 is $49,116, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24228 is $113,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24228 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24228? ▼
ZIP code 24228 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24228 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24228? ▼
In ZIP code 24228, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 24228? ▼
In ZIP code 24228, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24228 is 17.4% 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.