Glade Spring, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24340
Washington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,657
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,950
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glade Spring pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24340 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24340 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia, home to 5,657 residents across 152.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24340 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,950 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,508. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,000 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $846; owner occupancy is 74.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 24340 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 24340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glade Spring, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24340.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 24340, Glade Spring, 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
5,657
Population
152.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24340?
46.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$70,950
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,508
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24340 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Glade Spring, 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)
$70,950 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
2,611housing units
2,611
Total Housing Units
2,324
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1983
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
+29.1%
YoY Change (2022)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24340 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.6% | 143 |
| 2019 | +6.9% | 153 |
| 2020 | -2.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 155 |
| 2022 | +29.1% | 199 |
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 73 business establishments in ZIP 24340, employing approximately 1,335 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,191,000.
73
Businesses
1,335
Employees
$68.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.5% |
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 24340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24319
Chilhowie (24319)
6,979 residents
- 24340
Glade Spring (24340)
5,657 residents
- 24361
Meadowview (24361)
5,431 residents
- 24236
Damascus (24236)
3,085 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24340 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24340
Glade Spring (24340)
$70,950 median income
- 24361
Meadowview (24361)
$70,556 median income
- 24319
Chilhowie (24319)
$52,721 median income
- 24236
Damascus (24236)
$28,983 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24340 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 24340, 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 (5,657 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 24340 in?
ZIP code 24340 (Glade Spring) is located in Washington County, Virginia. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24340?
ZIP code 24340 in Glade Spring, VA has a population of 5,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24340?
The median household income in ZIP 24340 is $70,950, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24340?
The median home value in ZIP 24340 is $184,000, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24340 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24340?
ZIP code 24340 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24340 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24340?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24340 increased by 29.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 24340?
In ZIP code 24340, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 24340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24340 is 26.9 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 24340?
In ZIP code 24340, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24340 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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