Pounding Mill, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24637

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

3,410
46/sq mi
$57,112
Median income
$161,700
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pounding Mill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24637 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24637 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.7 square miles in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,410 residents, producing a population density of 46 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24637 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24637 sits at $57,112 (33% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,125. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,700 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24637 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tazewell County, so you can benchmark 24637 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24637

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24637.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24637, Pounding Mill, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,410

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24637?

44.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$57,112

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$38,125

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24637 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,112 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,650

Total Housing Units

1,509

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$161,700

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 24637, employing approximately 1,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,895,000.

85

Businesses

1,431

Employees

$58.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 25.9%
Construction 11 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 11.8%
Wholesale trade 6 7.1%
Finance and insurance 5 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24637 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 24637 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 24637 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 24637 ranks #2 of 7 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
24316 Broadford, VA 50 7.4 mi
24370 Saltville, VA 6,572 10.0 mi
24641 Richlands, VA 5,953 6.8 mi
24609 Cedar Bluff, VA 7,630 6.9 mi
24602 Bandy, VA 962 8.9 mi
24612 Doran, VA 229 7.8 mi
24377 Tannersville, VA 348 8.3 mi
24601 Amonate, VA 77 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24637 in?
ZIP code 24637 (Pounding Mill) 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 24637?
ZIP code 24637 in Pounding Mill, VA has a population of 3,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24637?
The median household income in ZIP 24637 is $57,112, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24637?
The median home value in ZIP 24637 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24637 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24637?
ZIP code 24637 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24637 are: Retail trade (22), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24637?
In ZIP code 24637, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 24637?
In ZIP code 24637, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24637 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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