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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
$48,788
Median income
$104,100
Median home value
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,187. Local economic indicators show a 23.9% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $104,100 (69% below the state average); renters pay a median of $810 monthly, and 75.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dickenson County, letting you compare 24256 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24256

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haysi, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24256.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24256?

46.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
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?

$48,788

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$22,187

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24256 ranks nationally

Haysi, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,788 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,474

Total Housing Units

1,123

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$104,100

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24256 ranks #2 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 24256 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 24256 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dickenson County

24228 standard
Clintwood, VA
Pop: 7,016
24226 standard
Clinchco, VA
Pop: 1,433
24237 standard
Dante, VA
Pop: 1,192
24220 standard
Birchleaf, VA
Pop: 895
24272 standard
Nora, VA
Pop: 527
24217 standard
Bee, VA
Pop: 406

Related Areas

Dickenson County Haysi, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.