PlainZIP

Jewell Ridge, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24622

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

1,028
8/sq mi
$32,049
Median income
$89,800
Median home value
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jewell Ridge 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
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24622 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24622 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jewell Ridge, Buchanan County, Virginia, home to just 1,028 residents across 128.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24622 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,049 (63% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,058. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $89,800 for a typical home value (73% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 80.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is -. To put 24622 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Buchanan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 24622, Jewell Ridge, 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

1,028

Population

128.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24622?

61.3

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
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 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$32,049

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$30,058

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24622 ranks nationally

Jewell Ridge, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,049 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

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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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

498

Total Housing Units

307

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$89,800

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24622 vs 24657 →

ZIP 24622 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 24622 ranks #4 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 24622 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 24622 ranks #4 of 6 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
24657 Whitewood, VA 321 3.7 mi
24641 Richlands, VA 5,953 6.5 mi
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 7.3 mi
24639 Raven, VA 3,533 6.4 mi
24815 Berwind, WV 559 6.8 mi
24879 Raysal, WV 657 8.2 mi
24817 Bradshaw, WV 954 9.8 mi
24612 Doran, VA 229 8.4 mi
24601 Amonate, VA 77 8.1 mi
24602 Bandy, VA 962 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

24614 standard
Grundy, VA
Pop: 8,061
24656 standard
Vansant, VA
Pop: 3,404
24631 standard
Oakwood, VA
Pop: 2,843
24620 standard
Hurley, VA
Pop: 2,774
24603 standard
Big Rock, VA
Pop: 978
24646 standard
Rowe, VA
Pop: 750

Related Areas

Buchanan County Jewell Ridge, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24622 in? ▼
ZIP code 24622 (Jewell Ridge) 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 24622? ▼
ZIP code 24622 in Jewell Ridge, VA has a population of 1,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24622? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24622 is $32,049, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24622? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24622 is $89,800, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24622? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24622 is White at 98.3%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24622? ▼
In ZIP code 24622, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 24622? ▼
In ZIP code 24622, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24622? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24622 is 13.5% 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.