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Pilgrims Knob, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24634

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

574
15/sq mi
$31,453
Median income
$109,700
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pilgrims Knob 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
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24634 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, Virginia, home to just 574 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24634 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,453 (63% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $19,628. Local economic indicators show a 25.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $109,700 (67% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. To put 24634 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 24634, Pilgrims Knob, 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

574

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24634?

46.9

Median Age

33.7%

Male

66.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
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 10.7%
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?

$31,453

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$19,628

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24634 ranks nationally

Pilgrims Knob, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,453 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

182

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$109,700

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 24634, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $818,000.

3

Businesses

19

Employees

$818K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 24634 vs 24657 →

ZIP 24634 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 24634 ranks #0 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 24634 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 24634 ranks #5 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 4.1 mi
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 4.8 mi
24639 Raven, VA 3,533 7.4 mi
24873 Paynesville, WV 600 6.4 mi
24631 Oakwood, VA 2,843 6.5 mi
24622 Jewell Ridge, VA 1,028 7.4 mi
24817 Bradshaw, WV 954 7.5 mi
24879 Raysal, WV 657 8.5 mi
24811 Avondale, WV 599 11.1 mi
24646 Rowe, VA 750 11.8 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
24622 standard
Jewell Ridge, VA
Pop: 1,028
24603 standard
Big Rock, VA
Pop: 978

Related Areas

Buchanan County Pilgrims Knob, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24634 in? ▼
ZIP code 24634 (Pilgrims Knob) 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 24634? ▼
ZIP code 24634 in Pilgrims Knob, VA has a population of 574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24634? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24634 is $31,453, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24634? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24634 is $109,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24634? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24634 is White at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24634? ▼
ZIP code 24634 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24634? ▼
In ZIP code 24634, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 24634? ▼
In ZIP code 24634, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24634? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24634 is 25.7% 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.