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 Moderate-density area
- $63,413
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,617. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,800 (61% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wise County, so 24293 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 24293
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wise, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24293.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24293?
40.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$63,413
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,617
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24293 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Wise, 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)
$63,413 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
4,688housing units
4,688
Total Housing Units
4,123
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,800
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24293
Wise (24293)
10,791 residents
- 24230
Coeburn (24230)
9,597 residents
- 24273
Norton (24273)
6,262 residents
- 24279
Pound (24279)
5,541 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24293 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24293 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
- 24230
Coeburn (24230)
$48,573 median income
- 24279
Pound (24279)
$43,602 median income
- 24273
Norton (24273)
$41,978 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24293, 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 (10,791 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 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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