PlainZIP

Hurley, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24620

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

2,774
14/sq mi
$30,129
Median income
$69,000
Median home value
4.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24620 covers 198.1 square miles in Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,774 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24620 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,129 (65% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $18,009. The poverty rate stands at 37.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. Median home value sits at $69,000 (79% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buchanan County, so you can benchmark 24620 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 24620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurley, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24620.

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 24620, Hurley, 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

2,774

Population

198.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24620?

43.3

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
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?

$30,129

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$18,009

Per Capita Income

37.0%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24620 ranks nationally

Hurley, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,129 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,041

Total Housing Units

843

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$69,000

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 24620, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,179,000.

23

Businesses

251

Employees

$16.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 26.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 21.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

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 24620 vs 24862 →

ZIP 24620 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 24620 ranks #2 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 24620 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 24620 ranks #5 of 8 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
24862 Mohawk, WV 651 4.9 mi
41568 Stopover, KY 1,073 5.6 mi
24872 Panther, WV 783 6.7 mi
24614 Grundy, VA 8,061 8.6 mi
41547 Majestic, KY 369 8.3 mi
25651 Wharncliffe, WV 737 10.1 mi
41553 Phelps, KY 2,288 8.6 mi
24873 Paynesville, WV 600 8.9 mi
24846 Isaban, WV 244 9.2 mi
41528 Freeburn, KY 999 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

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Grundy, VA
Pop: 8,061
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Pop: 3,404
24631 standard
Oakwood, VA
Pop: 2,843
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 Hurley, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24620 in? ▼
ZIP code 24620 (Hurley) 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 24620? ▼
ZIP code 24620 in Hurley, VA has a population of 2,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24620 is $30,129, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24620 is $69,000, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24620 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24620? ▼
ZIP code 24620 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24620 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24620? ▼
In ZIP code 24620, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24620? ▼
In ZIP code 24620, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24620 is 37.0% 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.