Atkins, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24311
Smyth County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,977
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,516
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atkins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24311 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24311 covers 105.2 square miles in Atkins, Smyth County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,977 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24311 reports a modest median household income of $48,516 (43% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,058. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,100 (72% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 74.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Smyth County, so 24311 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 24311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atkins, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 24311, Atkins, 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
1,977
Population
105.2
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24311?
52.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.9%
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?
$48,516
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$30,058
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24311 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Atkins, 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)
$48,516 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
904housing units
904
Total Housing Units
709
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,100
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$800
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 24311, employing approximately 1,695 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,479,000.
31
Businesses
1,695
Employees
$83.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 24311 vs 24368 →
ZIP 24311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24354
Marion (24354)
15,315 residents
- 24368 4,953
Rural Retreat (24368)
4,953 residents
- 24311 1,977
Atkins (24311)
1,977 residents
- 24375 1,611
Sugar Grove (24375)
1,611 residents
- 24318 639
Ceres (24318)
639 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24311 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24368
Rural Retreat (24368)
$73,614 median income
- 24318
Ceres (24318)
$60,815 median income
- 24375
Sugar Grove (24375)
$53,571 median income
- 24311
Atkins (24311)
$48,516 median income
- 24354
Marion (24354)
$44,502 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24311 ranks #4 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 24311, 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 (1,977 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 24311 in?
ZIP code 24311 (Atkins) is located in Smyth County, Virginia. Smyth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smyth-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24311?
ZIP code 24311 in Atkins, VA has a population of 1,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24311?
The median household income in ZIP 24311 is $48,516, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24311?
The median home value in ZIP 24311 is $93,100, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24311 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24311?
ZIP code 24311 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 1,695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24311 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24311?
In ZIP code 24311, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24311?
In ZIP code 24311, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24311 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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