Grundy, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24614
Buchanan County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,061
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,328
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grundy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24614 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24614 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, home to 8,061 residents across 331.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24614 reports a modest median household income of $41,328 (52% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,774. The poverty rate is 25.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,000 (65% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $873; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buchanan County, so 24614 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 24614
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grundy, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24614.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 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 24614, Grundy, 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
8,061
Population
331.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24614?
49.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.9%
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?
$41,328
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$22,774
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24614 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Grundy, 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)
$41,328 5th percentile higher than 5% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,715housing units
3,715
Total Housing Units
2,662
Occupied Units
1,053
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,000
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$873
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 166 business establishments in ZIP 24614, employing approximately 2,306 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,950,000.
166
Businesses
2,306
Employees
$120.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.2% |
| Information | 6 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 24614 vs 24620 →
ZIP 24614 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
8,061 residents
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
3,404 residents
- 24631 2,843
Oakwood (24631)
2,843 residents
- 24620 2,774
Hurley (24620)
2,774 residents
- 24603 978
Big Rock (24603)
978 residents
- 41566 714
Steele (41566)
714 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24614 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24603
Big Rock (24603)
$56,204 median income
- 24631
Oakwood (24631)
$43,980 median income
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
$43,646 median income
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
$41,328 median income
- 24620
Hurley (24620)
$30,129 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24614 ranks #4 of 5 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 24614, 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 (8,061 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 24614 in?
ZIP code 24614 (Grundy) is located in Buchanan County, Virginia. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24614?
ZIP code 24614 in Grundy, VA has a population of 8,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24614?
The median household income in ZIP 24614 is $41,328, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24614?
The median home value in ZIP 24614 is $116,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24614?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24614 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24614?
ZIP code 24614 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 2,306 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24614?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24614 are: Retail trade (29), Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24614?
In ZIP code 24614, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 24614?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24614 is 23.4 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 24614?
In ZIP code 24614, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24614?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24614 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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