Norton, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24273
Norton County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,262
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,978
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24273 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24273 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norton, Norton County, Virginia, home to 6,262 residents across 163.9 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24273 reports a modest median household income of $41,978 (51% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,618. The poverty rate is 23.0%, 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 $109,300 (67% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $696; owner occupancy is 59.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page surfaces 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 24273 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 24273
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24273.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance 14
Finance and insurance
14 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 24273, Norton, 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
6,262
Population
163.9
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24273?
43.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$41,978
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$26,618
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24273 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Norton, 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)
$41,978 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
2,702housing units
2,702
Total Housing Units
2,423
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,300
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$696
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 24273, employing approximately 4,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,751,000.
228
Businesses
4,403
Employees
$247.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 4.8% |
| Information | 10 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 24273 vs 24293 →
ZIP 24273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
11,265 residents
- 24293
Wise (24293)
10,791 residents
- 24273
Norton (24273)
6,262 residents
- 24279
Pound (24279)
5,541 residents
- 24216 2,939
Appalachia (24216)
2,939 residents
- 40826 759
Eolia (40826)
759 residents
- 24246 455
East Stone Gap (24246)
455 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24273 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24293
Wise (24293)
$63,413 median income
- 24219
Big Stone Gap (24219)
$55,252 median income
- 24279
Pound (24279)
$43,602 median income
- 40826
Eolia (40826)
$42,795 median income
- 24273
Norton (24273)
$41,978 median income
- 24216
Appalachia (24216)
$37,795 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24273 ranks #5 of 6 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 24273, 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 (6,262 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 24273 in?
ZIP code 24273 (Norton) is located in Norton County, Virginia. Norton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24273?
ZIP code 24273 in Norton, VA has a population of 6,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24273?
The median household income in ZIP 24273 is $41,978, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24273?
The median home value in ZIP 24273 is $109,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24273?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24273 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24273?
ZIP code 24273 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 4,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24273?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24273 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24273?
In ZIP code 24273, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24273?
In ZIP code 24273, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24273?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24273 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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