Wytheville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24382
Wythe County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,366
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wytheville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24382 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24382 (Wytheville, VA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.4 in 2023 to 235.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24382 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wytheville, Wythe County, Virginia, home to 14,366 residents across 518.6 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24382 reports a modest median household income of $57,509 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,407. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,300 (51% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wythe County, so 24382 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 24382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wytheville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24382.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
35 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 24382, Wytheville, 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
14,366
Population
518.6
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24382?
47.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$57,509
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$33,407
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24382 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Wytheville, 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)
$57,509 26th percentile higher than 26% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,573housing units
7,573
Total Housing Units
6,686
Occupied Units
887
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,300
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24382 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 200 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 220 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 235 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 501 business establishments in ZIP 24382, employing approximately 7,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $360,402,000.
501
Businesses
7,812
Employees
$360.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 27 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.4% |
| Information | 12 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
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 24382 vs 24323 →
ZIP 24382 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24382
Wytheville (24382)
14,366 residents
- 24350 1,261
Ivanhoe (24350)
1,261 residents
- 24323 644
Crockett (24323)
644 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24382 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24382
Wytheville (24382)
$57,509 median income
- 24350
Ivanhoe (24350)
$54,219 median income
- 24323
Crockett (24323)
$52,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24382 ranks the highest of 3 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 24382, 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 (14,366 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 24382 in?
ZIP code 24382 (Wytheville) is located in Wythe County, Virginia. Wythe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wythe-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24382?
ZIP code 24382 in Wytheville, VA has a population of 14,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24382?
The median household income in ZIP 24382 is $57,509, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24382?
The median home value in ZIP 24382 is $163,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24382?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24382 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24382?
ZIP code 24382 has 501 business establishments employing approximately 7,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24382?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24382 are: Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (71), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24382?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24382 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 24382?
In ZIP code 24382, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 24382?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24382 is 19.1 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 24382?
In ZIP code 24382, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24382?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24382 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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