PlainZIP

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
$70,950
Median income
$184,000
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,508. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $184,000 (45% below the state average), median rent at $846 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24340, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 24340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glade Spring, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24340.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24340?

46.2

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$35,508

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24340 ranks nationally

Glade Spring, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,950 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,611

Total Housing Units

2,324

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$184,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24340 vs 24361 →

ZIP 24340 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 24340 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 24340 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 24340 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
24361 Meadowview, VA 5,431 4.5 mi
24319 Chilhowie, VA 6,979 6.7 mi
24236 Damascus, VA 3,085 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

24210 standard
Abingdon, VA
Pop: 16,840
24202 standard
Bristol, VA
Pop: 12,905
24211 standard
Abingdon, VA
Pop: 9,922
24361 standard
Meadowview, VA
Pop: 5,431
24236 standard
Damascus, VA
Pop: 3,085
24270 standard
Mendota, VA
Pop: 582

Related Areas

Washington County Glade Spring, VA Virginia

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.

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