Saltville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24370

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

6,572
17/sq mi
$48,787
Median income
$104,300
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saltville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24370 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24370 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 388.9 square miles in Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia. The area is home to 6,572 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 24370 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24370 sits at $48,787 (43% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,844. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $104,300 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24370 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Smyth County, so you can benchmark 24370 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 24370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24370.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24370, Saltville, 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

6,572

Population

388.9

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24370?

45.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$48,787

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$29,844

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24370 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,787 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,938

Total Housing Units

2,412

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$104,300

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 24370, employing approximately 493 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,903,000.

58

Businesses

493

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 19.0%
Construction 10 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Manufacturing 5 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.2%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%

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 24370 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 24370 ranks #3 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 24370 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 24370 ranks #4 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
24316 Broadford, VA 50 3.0 mi
24637 Pounding Mill, VA 3,410 10.0 mi
24377 Tannersville, VA 348 8.9 mi
24609 Cedar Bluff, VA 7,630 9.5 mi
24354 Marion, VA 15,315 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24370 in?
ZIP code 24370 (Saltville) 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 24370?
ZIP code 24370 in Saltville, VA has a population of 6,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24370?
The median household income in ZIP 24370 is $48,787, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24370?
The median home value in ZIP 24370 is $104,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24370 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24370?
ZIP code 24370 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24370 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24370?
In ZIP code 24370, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 24370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24370 is 28.3 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 24370?
In ZIP code 24370, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24370 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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