Honaker, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24260
Russell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,734
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Honaker pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24260 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Honaker, Russell County, Virginia, home to 5,734 residents across 204.8 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24260 reports a modest median household income of $46,250 (46% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,005. The poverty rate is 22.8%, 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 $95,300 (72% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $631; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Russell County, so 24260 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 24260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Honaker, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24260.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 24260, Honaker, 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
5,734
Population
204.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24260?
42.8
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$46,250
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$26,005
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24260 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Honaker, 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)
$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,475housing units
2,475
Total Housing Units
2,115
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,300
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$631
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 24260, employing approximately 399 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,073,000.
59
Businesses
399
Employees
$15.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 23.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 15.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 24260 vs 24646 →
ZIP 24260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
5,734 residents
- 24639
Raven (24639)
3,533 residents
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
3,404 residents
- 24649
Swords Creek (24649)
2,760 residents
- 24225 1,697
Cleveland (24225)
1,697 residents
- 24280 823
Rosedale (24280)
823 residents
- 24646 750
Rowe (24646)
750 residents
- 24217 406
Bee (24217)
406 residents
- 24239 113
Davenport (24239)
113 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24260 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24280
Rosedale (24280)
$72,647 median income
- 24639
Raven (24639)
$55,591 median income
- 24646
Rowe (24646)
$47,330 median income
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
$46,250 median income
- 24217
Bee (24217)
$44,663 median income
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
$43,646 median income
- 24649
Swords Creek (24649)
$39,345 median income
- 24225 $27,826
Cleveland (24225)
$27,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24260 ranks #4 of 8 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 24260, 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 (5,734 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 24260 in?
ZIP code 24260 (Honaker) is located in Russell County, Virginia. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24260?
ZIP code 24260 in Honaker, VA has a population of 5,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24260?
The median household income in ZIP 24260 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24260?
The median home value in ZIP 24260 is $95,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24260 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24260?
ZIP code 24260 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24260 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (9), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24260?
In ZIP code 24260, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 24260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24260 is 35.5 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 24260?
In ZIP code 24260, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24260 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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