Jonesville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24263
Lee County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,950
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jonesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24263 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24263 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, home to 7,950 residents across 314.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24263 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,364 (54% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,298. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,700 (66% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $606; owner occupancy is 67.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 24263 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 24263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24263.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
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 24263, Jonesville, 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
7,950
Population
314.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24263?
45.0
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
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?
$39,364
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$25,298
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24263 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Jonesville, 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)
$39,364 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
3,017housing units
3,017
Total Housing Units
2,463
Occupied Units
554
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,700
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$606
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 24263, employing approximately 743 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,905,000.
71
Businesses
743
Employees
$31.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 23.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 24263 vs 40820 →
ZIP 24263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24263
Jonesville (24263)
7,950 residents
- 24277
Pennington Gap (24277)
5,849 residents
- 40815 1,534
Cawood (40815)
1,534 residents
- 24221 938
Blackwater (24221)
938 residents
- 24282 727
Saint Charles (24282)
727 residents
- 37731 711
Eidson (37731)
711 residents
- 40820 581
Cranks (40820)
581 residents
- 37765 546
Kyles Ford (37765)
546 residents
- 40818 110
Coalgood (40818)
110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24263 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40815
Cawood (40815)
$68,155 median income
- 37731
Eidson (37731)
$53,105 median income
- 24221
Blackwater (24221)
$47,788 median income
- 24263
Jonesville (24263)
$39,364 median income
- 24277
Pennington Gap (24277)
$31,737 median income
- 24282
Saint Charles (24282)
$31,369 median income
- 37765 $23,289
Kyles Ford (37765)
$23,289 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24263 ranks #4 of 7 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 24263, 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 (7,950 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 24263 in?
ZIP code 24263 (Jonesville) is located in Lee County, Virginia. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24263?
ZIP code 24263 in Jonesville, VA has a population of 7,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24263?
The median household income in ZIP 24263 is $39,364, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24263?
The median home value in ZIP 24263 is $114,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24263 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24263?
ZIP code 24263 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24263 are: Retail trade (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24263?
In ZIP code 24263, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 24263?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24263 is 27.0 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 24263?
In ZIP code 24263, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24263 is 29.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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