PlainZIP

Chilhowie, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24319

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

6,979
34/sq mi
$52,721
Median income
$156,700
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chilhowie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24319 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24319 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, home to 6,979 residents across 208.3 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24319 reports a modest median household income of $52,721 (38% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,580. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $156,700 (53% below the state average), median rent at $822 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 24319 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Smyth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 24319

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chilhowie, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24319.

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 24319, Chilhowie, 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

6,979

Population

208.3

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24319?

42.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$52,721

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$25,580

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24319 ranks nationally

Chilhowie, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,721 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,220

Total Housing Units

2,801

Occupied Units

419

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$156,700

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1978

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2023)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24319 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.3% 129
2020 +8.5% 140
2021 +5.9% 148
2022 +22.2% 181
2023 -5.3% 171

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 24319, employing approximately 1,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $72,505,000.

104

Businesses

1,639

Employees

$72.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 19.2%
Manufacturing 14 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.5%
Construction 11 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.7%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%

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 24319 vs 24340 →

ZIP 24319 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 24319 ranks #2 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 24319 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 24319 ranks #2 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
24340 Glade Spring, VA 5,657 6.7 mi
24354 Marion, VA 15,315 7.9 mi
24292 Whitetop, VA 535 10.0 mi
24236 Damascus, VA 3,085 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Smyth County

24354 standard
Marion, VA
Pop: 15,315
24370 standard
Saltville, VA
Pop: 6,572
24311 standard
Atkins, VA
Pop: 1,977
24375 standard
Sugar Grove, VA
Pop: 1,611

Related Areas

Smyth County Chilhowie, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24319 in? ▼
ZIP code 24319 (Chilhowie) 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 24319? ▼
ZIP code 24319 in Chilhowie, VA has a population of 6,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24319? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24319 is $52,721, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24319? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24319 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24319? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24319 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24319? ▼
ZIP code 24319 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24319? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24319 are: Retail trade (20), Manufacturing (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24319? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24319 decreased by 5.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 24319? ▼
In ZIP code 24319, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 24319? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24319 is 22.8 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 24319? ▼
In ZIP code 24319, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24319? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24319 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.