PlainZIP

Raven, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24639

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

3,533
32/sq mi
$55,591
Median income
$117,000
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24639 covers 109.0 square miles in Raven, Tazewell County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,533 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24639 reports a modest median household income of $55,591 (35% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,222. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Housing costs here run $117,000 for a typical home value (65% below the state average), with rent averaging $712 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. To put 24639 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tazewell 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raven, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24639.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24639, Raven, 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

3,533

Population

109.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24639?

43.7

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$55,591

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,222

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24639 ranks nationally

Raven, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,591 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,553

Total Housing Units

1,125

Occupied Units

428

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$117,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$712

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 24639, employing approximately 790 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,217,000.

38

Businesses

790

Employees

$86.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 18.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 18.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 13.2%
Construction 5 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%

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 24639 vs 24657 →

ZIP 24639 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 24639 ranks #3 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 24639 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 24639 ranks the highest of 9 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 4.5 mi
24649 Swords Creek, VA 2,760 6.5 mi
24634 Pilgrims Knob, VA 574 7.4 mi
24612 Doran, VA 229 6.1 mi
24631 Oakwood, VA 2,843 6.1 mi
24622 Jewell Ridge, VA 1,028 6.4 mi
24641 Richlands, VA 5,953 6.3 mi
24646 Rowe, VA 750 7.5 mi
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 10.7 mi
24260 Honaker, VA 5,734 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tazewell County

24605 standard
Bluefield, VA
Pop: 9,301
24609 standard
Cedar Bluff, VA
Pop: 7,630
24630 standard
North Tazewell, VA
Pop: 6,774
24651 standard
Tazewell, VA
Pop: 6,314
24641 standard
Richlands, VA
Pop: 5,953
24637 standard
Pounding Mill, VA
Pop: 3,410

Related Areas

Tazewell County Raven, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24639 in? ▼
ZIP code 24639 (Raven) 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 24639? ▼
ZIP code 24639 in Raven, VA has a population of 3,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24639 is $55,591, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24639 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24639 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24639? ▼
ZIP code 24639 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24639 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24639? ▼
In ZIP code 24639, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 24639? ▼
In ZIP code 24639, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24639 is 14.9% 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.