| ZIP Code | 24416 |
|---|---|
| City | Buena Vista |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Buena Vista (city) County |
| Area Code | 434/540/826 |
| Elevation | 877 ft |
| Latitude | 37.728717 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.354893 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51530 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 17.3% ▲ 73% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,635 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 955 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 557 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 456 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,335 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,672 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,500 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,073/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,037 |
| Vacant Units | 474 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,037 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 474 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 24416 is located in Buena Vista, Virginia, within Buena Vista (city) County. With a population of 9,186, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 24416 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,672 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24416 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,073 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 24416 is primarily White (84.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24416 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 24416 in Buena Vista, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,186 residents, a median household income of $53,672, and a median home value of $158,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.