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
$44,072
Median income
$119,900
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 407.4 square miles in Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia. The area is home to 6,314 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 24651 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24651 sits at $44,072 (49% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,031. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $119,900 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $477 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24651 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tazewell County, so you can benchmark 24651 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 24651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24651.

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 24651, Tazewell, 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

6,314

Population

407.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24651?

45.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$44,072

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$28,031

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24651 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,072 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,057

Total Housing Units

2,472

Occupied Units

585

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$119,900

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$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

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ZIP 24651 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 24651 ranks #2 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 24651 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 24651 ranks #4 of 5 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
24630 North Tazewell, VA 6,774 7.1 mi
24377 Tannersville, VA 348 6.5 mi
24604 Bishop, VA 342 9.4 mi
24318 Ceres, VA 639 8.5 mi
24601 Amonate, VA 77 11.4 mi

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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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