North Tazewell, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24630
Tazewell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,774
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,254
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Tazewell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24630 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24630 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, home to 6,774 residents across 169.8 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24630 reports a modest median household income of $57,254 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,747. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,100 (68% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 24630 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 24630
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Tazewell, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24630.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 24630, North Tazewell, 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
6,774
Population
169.8
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24630?
42.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,254
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,747
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24630 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
North Tazewell, 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)
$57,254 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,642housing units
2,642
Total Housing Units
2,216
Occupied Units
426
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 24630, employing approximately 1,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,055,000.
104
Businesses
1,041
Employees
$37.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 24.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.9% |
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 24630 vs 24604 →
ZIP 24630 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24605
Bluefield (24605)
9,301 residents
- 24630
North Tazewell (24630)
6,774 residents
- 24651
Tazewell (24651)
6,314 residents
- 24635 1,650
Pocahontas (24635)
1,650 residents
- 24613 911
Falls Mills (24613)
911 residents
- 24604 342
Bishop (24604)
342 residents
- 24884 265
Squire (24884)
265 residents
- 24848 262
Jenkinjones (24848)
262 residents
- 24866 240
Newhall (24866)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24630 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24630 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24630
North Tazewell (24630)
$57,254 median income
- 24605
Bluefield (24605)
$52,653 median income
- 24635
Pocahontas (24635)
$49,231 median income
- 24651
Tazewell (24651)
$44,072 median income
- 24830
Elbert (24830)
$42,037 median income
- 24866
Newhall (24866)
$38,852 median income
- 24848
Jenkinjones (24848)
$27,065 median income
- 24604
Bishop (24604)
$26,733 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24630 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24604 | Bishop, VA | 342 | 4.7 mi |
| 24848 | Jenkinjones, WV | 262 | 8.0 mi |
| 24651 | Tazewell, VA | 6,314 | 7.1 mi |
| 24605 | Bluefield, VA | 9,301 | 7.3 mi |
| 24884 | Squire, WV | 265 | 7.7 mi |
| 24866 | Newhall, WV | 240 | 8.0 mi |
| 24606 | Boissevain, VA | 170 | 8.7 mi |
| 24830 | Elbert, WV | 139 | 10.5 mi |
| 24613 | Falls Mills, VA | 911 | 9.3 mi |
| 24635 | Pocahontas, VA | 1,650 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24630, 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 (6,774 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 24630 in?
ZIP code 24630 (North Tazewell) is located in Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tazewell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24630?
ZIP code 24630 in North Tazewell, VA has a population of 6,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24630?
The median household income in ZIP 24630 is $57,254, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24630?
The median home value in ZIP 24630 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24630 is White at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24630?
ZIP code 24630 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24630?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24630 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24630?
In ZIP code 24630, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 24630?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24630 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24630?
In ZIP code 24630, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24630 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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