PlainZIP

Gate City, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24251

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

8,773
29/sq mi
$44,505
Median income
$159,100
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gate City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24251 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24251 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, home to 8,773 residents across 306.7 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24251 reports a modest median household income of $44,505 (48% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,074. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $159,100 (52% below the state average), median rent at $676 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24251, plus 6 more within Scott County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 24251

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gate City, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24251.

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 24251, Gate City, 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

8,773

Population

306.7

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24251?

47.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$44,505

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$31,074

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24251 ranks nationally

Gate City, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,505 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,425

Total Housing Units

3,536

Occupied Units

889

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$159,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$676

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 24251, employing approximately 820 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,540,000.

97

Businesses

820

Employees

$34.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 23.7%
Other services (except public administration) 14 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 9.3%
Construction 7 7.2%
Finance and insurance 6 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%

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 24251 vs 24290 →

ZIP 24251 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 24251 ranks #4 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 24251 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 24251 ranks #7 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
24290 Weber City, VA 1,874 3.9 mi
24250 Fort Blackmore, VA 1,319 6.8 mi
37665 Kingsport, TN 5,589 5.9 mi
37645 Mount Carmel, TN 5,145 7.4 mi
37660 Kingsport, TN 40,038 9.1 mi
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 11.5 mi
37642 Church Hill, TN 14,947 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

24244 standard
Duffield, VA
Pop: 5,723
24271 standard
Nickelsville, VA
Pop: 2,689
24290 standard
Weber City, VA
Pop: 1,874
24258 standard
Hiltons, VA
Pop: 1,624
24250 standard
Fort Blackmore, VA
Pop: 1,319
24245 standard
Dungannon, VA
Pop: 1,129

Related Areas

Scott County Gate City, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24251 in? ▼
ZIP code 24251 (Gate City) 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 24251? ▼
ZIP code 24251 in Gate City, VA has a population of 8,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24251? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24251 is $44,505, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24251? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24251 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24251? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24251 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24251? ▼
ZIP code 24251 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24251? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24251 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24251? ▼
In ZIP code 24251, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 24251? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24251 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24251? ▼
In ZIP code 24251, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24251? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24251 is 19.7% 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.