PlainZIP

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
$43,646
Median income
$95,600
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,641. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Housing costs here run $95,600 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging $635 a month; 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Buchanan County, letting you compare 24656 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24656?

54.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
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?

$43,646

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$28,641

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24656 ranks nationally

Vansant, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,646 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,461

Total Housing Units

1,031

Occupied Units

430

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$95,600

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24656 vs 24239 →

ZIP 24656 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 24656 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 24656 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 24656 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

24614 standard
Grundy, VA
Pop: 8,061
24631 standard
Oakwood, VA
Pop: 2,843
24620 standard
Hurley, VA
Pop: 2,774
24622 standard
Jewell Ridge, VA
Pop: 1,028
24603 standard
Big Rock, VA
Pop: 978
24646 standard
Rowe, VA
Pop: 750

Related Areas

Buchanan County Vansant, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.