Pennington Gap, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24277
Lee County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,849
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $31,737
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pennington Gap pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24277 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24277 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, home to 5,849 residents across 137.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24277 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,737 (63% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,865. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,200 (74% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $772; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 24277 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 24277
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennington Gap, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24277.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 24277, Pennington Gap, 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
5,849
Population
137.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24277?
42.6
Median Age
61.2%
Male
38.8%
Female
3.2%
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?
$31,737
Median Household Income
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$18,865
Per Capita Income
36.5%
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24277 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Pennington Gap, 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)
$31,737 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
2,401housing units
2,401
Total Housing Units
1,946
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,200
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$772
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 98 business establishments in ZIP 24277, employing approximately 1,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,020,000.
98
Businesses
1,040
Employees
$37.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.1% |
| Information | 4 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 24277 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
- 40828
Evarts (40828)
3,965 residents
- 24243 2,222
Dryden (24243)
2,222 residents
- 24221 938
Blackwater (24221)
938 residents
- 24265 930
Keokee (24265)
930 residents
- 24282 727
Saint Charles (24282)
727 residents
- 40927 482
Closplint (40927)
482 residents
- 40849 352
Lejunior (40849)
352 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24277 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24277 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40927
Closplint (40927)
$52,381 median income
- 24243
Dryden (24243)
$52,308 median income
- 24221
Blackwater (24221)
$47,788 median income
- 24265
Keokee (24265)
$42,727 median income
- 40828
Evarts (40828)
$41,354 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24277 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24282 | Saint Charles, VA | 727 | 5.2 mi |
| 40927 | Closplint, KY | 482 | 8.5 mi |
| 24243 | Dryden, VA | 2,222 | 6.1 mi |
| 24221 | Blackwater, VA | 938 | 8.2 mi |
| 24265 | Keokee, VA | 930 | 8.0 mi |
| 24263 | Jonesville, VA | 7,950 | 8.3 mi |
| 40843 | Holmes Mill, KY | 259 | 10.6 mi |
| 40828 | Evarts, KY | 3,965 | 10.6 mi |
| 40847 | Kenvir, KY | 261 | 10.6 mi |
| 40849 | Lejunior, KY | 352 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24277, 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 (5,849 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 24277 in?
ZIP code 24277 (Pennington Gap) 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 24277?
ZIP code 24277 in Pennington Gap, VA has a population of 5,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24277?
The median household income in ZIP 24277 is $31,737, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24277?
The median home value in ZIP 24277 is $86,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24277 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24277?
ZIP code 24277 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24277 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24277?
In ZIP code 24277, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 24277?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24277 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24277?
In ZIP code 24277, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24277 is 36.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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