Vansant, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24656
Buchanan County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,404
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,646
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vansant 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
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24656 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24656 covers 177.3 square miles in Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,404 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24656 reports a modest median household income of $43,646 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,641. The poverty rate is 21.0%, 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 $95,600 (71% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Buchanan County, so 24656 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 24656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vansant, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24656.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 24656, Vansant, 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
3,404
Population
177.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24656?
54.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$43,646
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$28,641
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24656 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Vansant, 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)
$43,646 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
1,461housing units
1,461
Total Housing Units
1,031
Occupied Units
430
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,600
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 24656, employing approximately 696 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,451,000.
52
Businesses
696
Employees
$36.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 26.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 24656 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
8,061 residents
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
5,734 residents
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
3,404 residents
- 24631 2,843
Oakwood (24631)
2,843 residents
- 24237 1,192
Dante (24237)
1,192 residents
- 24220 895
Birchleaf (24220)
895 residents
- 24646 750
Rowe (24646)
750 residents
- 24607 462
Breaks (24607)
462 residents
- 24217 406
Bee (24217)
406 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24656 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24656 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24607
Breaks (24607)
$92,361 median income
- 24220
Birchleaf (24220)
$50,560 median income
- 24646
Rowe (24646)
$47,330 median income
- 24260
Honaker (24260)
$46,250 median income
- 24217
Bee (24217)
$44,663 median income
- 24631
Oakwood (24631)
$43,980 median income
- 24656
Vansant (24656)
$43,646 median income
- 24614
Grundy (24614)
$41,328 median income
- 24237 $33,095
Dante (24237)
$33,095 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24656 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24239 | Davenport, VA | 113 | 4.4 mi |
| 24646 | Rowe, VA | 750 | 5.8 mi |
| 24217 | Bee, VA | 406 | 6.8 mi |
| 24220 | Birchleaf, VA | 895 | 7.0 mi |
| 24631 | Oakwood, VA | 2,843 | 7.7 mi |
| 24614 | Grundy, VA | 8,061 | 10.0 mi |
| 24628 | Maxie, VA | 295 | 9.4 mi |
| 24260 | Honaker, VA | 5,734 | 10.8 mi |
| 24607 | Breaks, VA | 462 | 11.2 mi |
| 24237 | Dante, VA | 1,192 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24656, 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 (3,404 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 24656 in?
ZIP code 24656 (Vansant) is located in Buchanan County, Virginia. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24656?
ZIP code 24656 in Vansant, VA has a population of 3,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24656?
The median household income in ZIP 24656 is $43,646, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24656?
The median home value in ZIP 24656 is $95,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24656 is White at 99.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24656?
ZIP code 24656 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24656?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24656 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (7), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24656?
In ZIP code 24656, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 24656?
In ZIP code 24656, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24656 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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