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 Moderate-density area
- $49,116
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,644. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,000 (66% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $747; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickenson County, so 24228 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 24228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clintwood, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24228.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24228?
45.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$49,116
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$27,644
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24228 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Clintwood, 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)
$49,116 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
3,384housing units
3,384
Total Housing Units
2,816
Occupied Units
568
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,000
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24228
Clintwood (24228)
7,016 residents
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
5,352 residents
- 24226 1,433
Clinchco (24226)
1,433 residents
- 41512 976
Ashcamp (41512)
976 residents
- 24272 527
Nora (24272)
527 residents
- 41563 445
Shelby Gap (41563)
445 residents
- 24269 324
Mc Clure (24269)
324 residents
- 41534 273
Hellier (41534)
273 residents
- 41517 109
Burdine (41517)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24228 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24226
Clinchco (24226)
$54,191 median income
- 24228
Clintwood (24228)
$49,116 median income
- 41563
Shelby Gap (41563)
$46,250 median income
- 41512
Ashcamp (41512)
$37,708 median income
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
$37,331 median income
- 24272
Nora (24272)
$31,313 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24228, 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 (7,016 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 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.
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