ZIP Code 24656

ZIP code 24656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 177.3 square miles in Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,404 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 24656 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24656 sits at $43,646 (49% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,641. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $95,600 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $635 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buchanan County, so you can benchmark 24656 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 →