Duffield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24244
Scott County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,723
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,423
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Duffield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24244 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24244 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duffield, Scott County, Virginia, home to 5,723 residents across 440.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24244 reports a modest median household income of $40,423 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,679. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,800 (65% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 73.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 24244 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 24244
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duffield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24244.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 24244, Duffield, 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
5,723
Population
440.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24244?
41.6
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$40,423
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$22,679
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24244 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Duffield, 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)
$40,423 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
2,724housing units
2,724
Total Housing Units
2,082
Occupied Units
642
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,800
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$715
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 24244, employing approximately 2,395 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,546,000.
56
Businesses
2,395
Employees
$109.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
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 24244 vs 24219 →
ZIP 24244 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
11,265 residents
- 24244
Duffield (24244)
5,723 residents
- 24243 2,222
Dryden (24243)
2,222 residents
- 24265 930
Keokee (24265)
930 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24244 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24244 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
$55,252 median income
- 24243
Dryden (24243)
$52,308 median income
- 24265
Keokee (24265)
$42,727 median income
- 24244
Duffield (24244)
$40,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24244 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24244, 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 (5,723 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 24244 in?
ZIP code 24244 (Duffield) is located in Scott County, Virginia. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24244?
ZIP code 24244 in Duffield, VA has a population of 5,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24244?
The median household income in ZIP 24244 is $40,423, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24244?
The median home value in ZIP 24244 is $115,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24244?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24244 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24244?
ZIP code 24244 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 2,395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24244?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24244 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24244?
In ZIP code 24244, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24244?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24244 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24244?
In ZIP code 24244, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24244?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24244 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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