Swords Creek, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24649
Russell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,760
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $67,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Swords Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24649 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24649 covers 114.5 square miles in Swords Creek, Russell County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,760 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24649 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,345 (54% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,575. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $67,100 (80% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Russell County, so 24649 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 24649
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swords Creek, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24649.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 24649, Swords Creek, 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
2,760
Population
114.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24649?
48.1
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$39,345
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$28,575
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24649 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Swords Creek, 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)
$39,345 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,066housing units
1,066
Total Housing Units
842
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$67,100
Median Home Value
-80% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 24649, employing approximately 190 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,178,000.
20
Businesses
190
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 40.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 24649 vs 24612 →
ZIP 24649 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24609
Cedar Bluff (24609)
7,630 residents
- 24641
Richlands (24641)
5,953 residents
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
5,734 residents
- 24639
Raven (24639)
3,533 residents
- 24631 2,843
Oakwood (24631)
2,843 residents
- 24649 2,760
Swords Creek (24649)
2,760 residents
- 24622 1,028
Jewell Ridge (24622)
1,028 residents
- 24280 823
Rosedale (24280)
823 residents
- 24646 750
Rowe (24646)
750 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24649 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24649 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24280
Rosedale (24280)
$72,647 median income
- 24639
Raven (24639)
$55,591 median income
- 24609
Cedar Bluff (24609)
$53,958 median income
- 24646
Rowe (24646)
$47,330 median income
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
$46,250 median income
- 24631
Oakwood (24631)
$43,980 median income
- 24649
Swords Creek (24649)
$39,345 median income
- 24641
Richlands (24641)
$35,531 median income
- 24622
Jewell Ridge (24622)
$32,049 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24649 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24612 | Doran, VA | 229 | 4.2 mi |
| 24639 | Raven, VA | 3,533 | 6.5 mi |
| 24280 | Rosedale, VA | 823 | 8.2 mi |
| 24260 | Honaker, VA | 5,734 | 6.8 mi |
| 24641 | Richlands, VA | 5,953 | 6.5 mi |
| 24609 | Cedar Bluff, VA | 7,630 | 6.8 mi |
| 24646 | Rowe, VA | 750 | 7.9 mi |
| 24631 | Oakwood, VA | 2,843 | 10.7 mi |
| 24622 | Jewell Ridge, VA | 1,028 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24649, 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 (2,760 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 24649 in?
ZIP code 24649 (Swords Creek) is located in Russell County, Virginia. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24649?
ZIP code 24649 in Swords Creek, VA has a population of 2,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24649?
The median household income in ZIP 24649 is $39,345, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24649?
The median home value in ZIP 24649 is $67,100, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24649?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24649 is White at 98.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24649?
ZIP code 24649 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24649?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24649 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24649?
In ZIP code 24649, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 24649?
In ZIP code 24649, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24649?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24649 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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