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Wise, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24293

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

10,791
71/sq mi
$63,413
Median income
$130,800
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wise pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24293 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24293 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wise, Wise County, Virginia, home to 10,791 residents across 151.6 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24293 reports a modest median household income of $63,413 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,617. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $130,800 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $820 a month; 77.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wise County, letting you compare 24293 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 24293

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wise, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24293.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24293, Wise, 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

10,791

Population

151.6

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24293?

40.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$63,413

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,617

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24293 ranks nationally

Wise, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,413 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,688

Total Housing Units

4,123

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$130,800

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$820

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2022)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24293 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -0.2% 141
2019 +5.8% 149
2020 -2.6% 145
2021 +9.6% 159
2022 +7.1% 170

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 24293, employing approximately 2,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,998,000.

187

Businesses

2,742

Employees

$88.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 24.6%
Health care and social assistance 24 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.1%
Construction 11 5.9%
Wholesale trade 9 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%
Educational services 4 2.1%
Manufacturing 3 1.6%

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 24293 vs 24273 →

ZIP 24293 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 24293 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24293 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 24293 ranks the highest of 4 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
24273 Norton, VA 6,262 6.1 mi
24230 Coeburn, VA 9,597 6.1 mi
24279 Pound, VA 5,541 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wise County

24219 standard
Big Stone Gap, VA
Pop: 11,265
24230 standard
Coeburn, VA
Pop: 9,597
24279 standard
Pound, VA
Pop: 5,541
24216 standard
Appalachia, VA
Pop: 2,939
24283 standard
Saint Paul, VA
Pop: 2,171
24246 standard
East Stone Gap, VA
Pop: 455

Related Areas

Wise County Wise, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24293 in? ▼
ZIP code 24293 (Wise) 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 24293? ▼
ZIP code 24293 in Wise, VA has a population of 10,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24293? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24293 is $63,413, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24293? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24293 is $130,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24293? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24293 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24293? ▼
ZIP code 24293 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 2,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24293? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24293 are: Retail trade (46), Health care and social assistance (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24293? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24293 increased by 7.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24293? ▼
In ZIP code 24293, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 24293? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24293 is 25.1 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 24293? ▼
In ZIP code 24293, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24293? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24293 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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