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 Moderate-density area
- $40,402
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 66.2 square miles in Saint Paul, Wise County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,171 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24283 reports a modest median household income of $40,402 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,239. The poverty rate is 29.5%, 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 $114,200 (66% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $618; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wise County, so 24283 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 24283
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Paul, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24283.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 24283, Saint Paul, 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
2,171
Population
66.2
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24283?
42.1
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$40,402
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$25,239
Per Capita Income
29.5%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24283 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Saint Paul, 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)
$40,402 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
1,031housing units
1,031
Total Housing Units
859
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24230
Coeburn (24230)
9,597 residents
- 24224
Castlewood (24224)
6,734 residents
- 24283 2,171
Saint Paul (24283)
2,171 residents
- 24237 1,192
Dante (24237)
1,192 residents
- 24272 527
Nora (24272)
527 residents
- 24269 324
Mc Clure (24269)
324 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24283 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24283 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24224
Castlewood (24224)
$49,894 median income
- 24230
Coeburn (24230)
$48,573 median income
- 24283
Saint Paul (24283)
$40,402 median income
- 24237
Dante (24237)
$33,095 median income
- 24272
Nora (24272)
$31,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24283, 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 (2,171 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 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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