Max Meadows, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24360
Wythe County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,169
- 28/sq mi
- $54,792
- Median income
- $210,600
- Median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Max Meadows pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24360 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24360 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.3 square miles in Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia. The area is home to 6,169 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24360 against Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24360 sits at $54,792 (36% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,637. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $210,600 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $921 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24360 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wythe County, so you can benchmark 24360 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 24360
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24360.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24360, Max Meadows, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,169
Population
220.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24360?
50.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$54,792
Median Household Income
-36% vs state
$39,637
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24360 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,792 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?
2,717
Total Housing Units
2,594
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state
$921
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 24360, employing approximately 701 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,079,000.
81
Businesses
701
Employees
$24.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 18.5% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 24360 vs 24313 →
ZIP 24360 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24301
Pulaski (24301)
14,366 residents
- 24360
Max Meadows (24360)
6,169 residents
- 24312 2,401
Austinville (24312)
2,401 residents
- 24324 2,013
Draper (24324)
2,013 residents
- 24350 1,261
Ivanhoe (24350)
1,261 residents
- 24313 884
Barren Springs (24313)
884 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24360 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24360 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24324
Draper (24324)
$80,066 median income
- 24301
Pulaski (24301)
$57,718 median income
- 24360
Max Meadows (24360)
$54,792 median income
- 24350
Ivanhoe (24350)
$54,219 median income
- 24312
Austinville (24312)
$48,235 median income
- 24313
Barren Springs (24313)
$43,672 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24360 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
More ZIP Codes in Wythe County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24360 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 24360? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 24360? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 24360? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24360? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24360? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24360? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 24360? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24360? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24360? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24360? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Max Meadows, VA
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.