Haysi, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24256
Dickenson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,491
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,788
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Haysi 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
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24256 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24256 covers 150.5 square miles in Haysi, Dickenson County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,491 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24256 reports a modest median household income of $48,788 (43% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,187. The poverty rate is 23.9%, 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 $104,100 (69% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dickenson County, so 24256 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 24256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haysi, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24256.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Information
Information
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 24256, Haysi, 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
3,491
Population
150.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24256?
46.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
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?
$48,788
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$22,187
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24256 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Haysi, 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)
$48,788 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
1,474housing units
1,474
Total Housing Units
1,123
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,100
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 24256, employing approximately 286 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,902,000.
45
Businesses
286
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.1% |
| Information | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.7% |
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 24256 vs 24607 →
ZIP 24256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
5,352 residents
- 24256
Haysi (24256)
3,491 residents
- 24226 1,433
Clinchco (24226)
1,433 residents
- 24603 978
Big Rock (24603)
978 residents
- 24220 895
Birchleaf (24220)
895 residents
- 41513 590
Belcher (41513)
590 residents
- 24607 462
Breaks (24607)
462 residents
- 24217 406
Bee (24217)
406 residents
- 24269 324
Mc Clure (24269)
324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24256 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24607
Breaks (24607)
$92,361 median income
- 24603
Big Rock (24603)
$56,204 median income
- 24226
Clinchco (24226)
$54,191 median income
- 41513
Belcher (41513)
$53,992 median income
- 24220
Birchleaf (24220)
$50,560 median income
- 24256
Haysi (24256)
$48,788 median income
- 24217
Bee (24217)
$44,663 median income
- 41522
Elkhorn City (41522)
$37,331 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24256 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24607 | Breaks, VA | 462 | 4.9 mi |
| 24220 | Birchleaf, VA | 895 | 6.0 mi |
| 24628 | Maxie, VA | 295 | 5.8 mi |
| 24226 | Clinchco, VA | 1,433 | 6.3 mi |
| 41513 | Belcher, KY | 590 | 9.5 mi |
| 41522 | Elkhorn City, KY | 5,352 | 9.4 mi |
| 24603 | Big Rock, VA | 978 | 10.3 mi |
| 24269 | Mc Clure, VA | 324 | 10.9 mi |
| 24239 | Davenport, VA | 113 | 10.4 mi |
| 24217 | Bee, VA | 406 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24256, 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 (3,491 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 24256 in?
ZIP code 24256 (Haysi) 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 24256?
ZIP code 24256 in Haysi, VA has a population of 3,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24256?
The median household income in ZIP 24256 is $48,788, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24256?
The median home value in ZIP 24256 is $104,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24256 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24256?
ZIP code 24256 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24256 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (5), Information (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24256?
In ZIP code 24256, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 24256?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24256 is 35.1 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 24256?
In ZIP code 24256, 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 24256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24256 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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