Tazewell, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24651
Tazewell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,314
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,072
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24651 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, home to 6,314 residents across 407.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24651 reports a modest median household income of $44,072 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,031. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,900 (64% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $477; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 24651 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 24651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tazewell, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24651.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 24651, 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
6,314
Population
407.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24651?
45.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$44,072
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$28,031
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24651 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
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)
$44,072 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
3,057housing units
3,057
Total Housing Units
2,472
Occupied Units
585
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,900
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$477
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 152 business establishments in ZIP 24651, employing approximately 1,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,814,000.
152
Businesses
1,412
Employees
$62.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Information | 5 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.6% |
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 24651 vs 24630 →
ZIP 24651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24630
North Tazewell (24630)
6,774 residents
- 24651
Tazewell (24651)
6,314 residents
- 24318 639
Ceres (24318)
639 residents
- 24377 348
Tannersville (24377)
348 residents
- 24604 342
Bishop (24604)
342 residents
- 24601 77
Amonate (24601)
77 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24651 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24318
Ceres (24318)
$60,815 median income
- 24630
North Tazewell (24630)
$57,254 median income
- 24377
Tannersville (24377)
$57,115 median income
- 24651
Tazewell (24651)
$44,072 median income
- 24604
Bishop (24604)
$26,733 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24651 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24651, 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 (6,314 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 24651 in?
ZIP code 24651 (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 24651?
ZIP code 24651 in Tazewell, VA has a population of 6,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24651?
The median household income in ZIP 24651 is $44,072, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24651?
The median home value in ZIP 24651 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24651 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24651?
ZIP code 24651 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 1,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24651 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24651?
In ZIP code 24651, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 24651?
In ZIP code 24651, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24651 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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