Saint Paul, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24283

Wise County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,171
33/sq mi
$40,402
Median income
$114,200
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Paul pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24283 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24283 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.2 square miles in Saint Paul, Wise County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,171 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24283 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24283 sits at $40,402 (53% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,239. The poverty rate stands at 29.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $114,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $618 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24283 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wise County, so you can benchmark 24283 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24283

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24283.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24283, Saint Paul, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,171

Population

66.2

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24283?

42.1

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$40,402

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$25,239

Per Capita Income

29.5%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24283 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,402 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,031

Total Housing Units

859

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$114,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$618

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 24283, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,525,000.

53

Businesses

597

Employees

$27.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 24.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.5%
Finance and insurance 3 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.7%

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 24283 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 24283 ranks #3 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 24283 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 24283 ranks #3 of 5 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
24272 Nora, VA 527 5.5 mi
24230 Coeburn, VA 9,597 6.6 mi
24224 Castlewood, VA 6,734 6.6 mi
24269 Mc Clure, VA 324 9.7 mi
24237 Dante, VA 1,192 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24283 in?
ZIP code 24283 (Saint Paul) is located in Wise County, Virginia. Wise County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wise-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24283?
ZIP code 24283 in Saint Paul, VA has a population of 2,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24283?
The median household income in ZIP 24283 is $40,402, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24283?
The median home value in ZIP 24283 is $114,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24283?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24283 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24283?
ZIP code 24283 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24283?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24283 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24283?
In ZIP code 24283, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 24283?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24283 is 28.6 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 24283?
In ZIP code 24283, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24283?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24283 is 29.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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