PlainZIP

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
$41,328
Median income
$116,000
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,774. Local economic indicators show a 25.5% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $116,000 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $873 monthly, and 86.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24614, plus 6 more within Buchanan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 24614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grundy, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24614.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24614?

49.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$22,774

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24614 ranks nationally

Grundy, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,328 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,715

Total Housing Units

2,662

Occupied Units

1,053

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$116,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24614 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24614 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 24614 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
24620 Hurley, VA 2,774 8.6 mi
24631 Oakwood, VA 2,843 7.8 mi
24603 Big Rock, VA 978 7.8 mi
24656 Vansant, VA 3,404 10.0 mi
41566 Steele, KY 714 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

24656 standard
Vansant, VA
Pop: 3,404
24631 standard
Oakwood, VA
Pop: 2,843
24620 standard
Hurley, VA
Pop: 2,774
24622 standard
Jewell Ridge, VA
Pop: 1,028
24603 standard
Big Rock, VA
Pop: 978
24646 standard
Rowe, VA
Pop: 750

Related Areas

Buchanan County Grundy, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.