Buena Vista, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24416
Buena Vista County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,807
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,882
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buena Vista pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24416 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 24416 (Buena Vista, VA) rose +16.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.0 in 2023 to 239.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24416 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buena Vista, Buena Vista County, Virginia, home to 8,807 residents across 143.9 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24416 reports a modest median household income of $54,882 (36% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,954. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,600 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,069; owner occupancy is 60.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page surfaces 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 24416 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 24416
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buena Vista, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24416.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 24416, Buena Vista, 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
8,807
Population
143.9
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24416?
35.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$54,882
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$26,954
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24416 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Buena Vista, 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)
$54,882 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
3,958housing units
3,958
Total Housing Units
3,419
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1973
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
+16.4%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24416 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 149 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 162 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 197 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 206 |
| 2024 | +16.4% | 240 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 24416, employing approximately 2,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,913,000.
122
Businesses
2,169
Employees
$90.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 24416 vs 24555 →
ZIP 24416 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24416
Buena Vista (24416)
8,807 residents
- 24574
Monroe (24574)
3,977 residents
- 24555 2,140
Glasgow (24555)
2,140 residents
- 24435 1,925
Fairfield (24435)
1,925 residents
- 24579 1,389
Natural Bridge Station (24579)
1,389 residents
- 24483 587
Vesuvius (24483)
587 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24416 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24416 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24483
Vesuvius (24483)
$77,500 median income
- 24435
Fairfield (24435)
$70,114 median income
- 24574
Monroe (24574)
$69,133 median income
- 24555
Glasgow (24555)
$56,080 median income
- 24416
Buena Vista (24416)
$54,882 median income
- 24579
Natural Bridge Station (24579)
$45,944 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24416 ranks #5 of 6 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 24416, 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 (8,807 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 24416 in?
ZIP code 24416 (Buena Vista) is located in Buena Vista County, Virginia. Buena Vista County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buena-vista-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24416?
ZIP code 24416 in Buena Vista, VA has a population of 8,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24416?
The median household income in ZIP 24416 is $54,882, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24416?
The median home value in ZIP 24416 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24416?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24416 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24416?
ZIP code 24416 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 2,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24416?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24416 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24416?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24416 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 24416?
In ZIP code 24416, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 24416?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24416 is 21.8 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 24416?
In ZIP code 24416, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24416?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24416 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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