PlainZIP

Dante, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24237

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

1,192
8/sq mi
$33,095
Median income
$86,500
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24237 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dante, Dickenson County, Virginia, home to just 1,192 residents across 147.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24237 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,095 (61% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,044. Local economic indicators show a 31.2% poverty rate alongside 12.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $86,500 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $1,275 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, 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 24237 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 →

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 24237, Dante, 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

1,192

Population

147.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24237?

55.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$33,095

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$22,044

Per Capita Income

31.2%

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24237 ranks nationally

Dante, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,095 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

533

Total Housing Units

432

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$86,500

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$1,275

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 24237, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,069,000.

6

Businesses

102

Employees

$7.1M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24237 vs 24272 →

ZIP 24237 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 24237 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 24237 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 24237 ranks #6 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
24272 Nora, VA 527 4.4 mi
24220 Birchleaf, VA 895 7.2 mi
24217 Bee, VA 406 5.7 mi
24269 Mc Clure, VA 324 7.3 mi
24225 Cleveland, VA 1,697 7.6 mi
24226 Clinchco, VA 1,433 8.4 mi
24239 Davenport, VA 113 7.9 mi
24283 Saint Paul, VA 2,171 8.2 mi
24656 Vansant, VA 3,404 12.0 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
24220 standard
Birchleaf, VA
Pop: 895
24272 standard
Nora, VA
Pop: 527
24217 standard
Bee, VA
Pop: 406

Related Areas

Dickenson County Dante, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24237 in? ▼
ZIP code 24237 (Dante) 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 24237? ▼
ZIP code 24237 in Dante, VA has a population of 1,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24237 is $33,095, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24237 is $86,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24237 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24237? ▼
ZIP code 24237 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24237? ▼
In ZIP code 24237, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 24237? ▼
In ZIP code 24237, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24237 is 31.2% 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.