Fort Blackmore, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24250

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

1,319
10/sq mi
$43,465
Median income
$78,900
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.0 square miles in Fort Blackmore, Scott County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,319 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 24250 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24250 sits at $43,465 (49% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,646. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $78,900 (76% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 24250 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 24250, Fort Blackmore, 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

1,319

Population

136.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24250?

48.0

Median Age

58.0%

Male

42.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,465

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$33,646

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24250 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,465 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

808

Total Housing Units

615

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$78,900

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

1988

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 24250, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $924,000.

6

Businesses

57

Employees

$924K

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 24250 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 24250 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 24250 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 24250 ranks #3 of 4 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
24251 Gate City, VA 8,773 6.8 mi
24290 Weber City, VA 1,874 10.1 mi
24245 Dungannon, VA 1,129 7.7 mi
24246 East Stone Gap, VA 455 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24250 in?
ZIP code 24250 (Fort Blackmore) 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 24250?
ZIP code 24250 in Fort Blackmore, VA has a population of 1,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24250?
The median household income in ZIP 24250 is $43,465, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24250?
The median home value in ZIP 24250 is $78,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24250 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24250?
ZIP code 24250 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24250?
In ZIP code 24250, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 24250?
In ZIP code 24250, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24250 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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