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 Moderate-density area
- $30,129
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,009. The poverty rate is 37.0%, 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 $69,000 (79% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buchanan County, so 24620 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 24620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurley, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24620.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24620?
43.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$30,129
Median Household Income
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$18,009
Per Capita Income
37.0%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24620 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Hurley, 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)
$30,129 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
1,041housing units
1,041
Total Housing Units
843
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,000
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
8,061 residents
- 24620 2,774
Hurley (24620)
2,774 residents
- 41553 2,288
Phelps (41553)
2,288 residents
- 41568 1,073
Stopover (41568)
1,073 residents
- 41528 999
Freeburn (41528)
999 residents
- 24872 783
Panther (24872)
783 residents
- 25651 737
Wharncliffe (25651)
737 residents
- 24862 651
Mohawk (24862)
651 residents
- 24873 600
Paynesville (24873)
600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24620 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41528
Freeburn (41528)
$73,419 median income
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
$41,328 median income
- 24872
Panther (24872)
$40,293 median income
- 24862
Mohawk (24862)
$30,389 median income
- 24620
Hurley (24620)
$30,129 median income
- 41568 $27,933
Stopover (41568)
$27,933 median income
- 41547 $12,410
Majestic (41547)
$12,410 median income
- 24846 $2,499
Isaban (24846)
$2,499 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24620, 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 (2,774 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 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.
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