| ZIP Code | 24603 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Rock |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Elevation | 1,674 ft |
| Latitude | 37.347416 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.203222 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 12.4% ▼ 68% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 85 (52.8%) |
| Associates | 56 (34.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (12.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,929 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 403 |
| Vacant Units | 243 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 403 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 243 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 24603 is located in Big Rock, Virginia, within Buchanan County. With a population of 306, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.8 years. Economically, 24603 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,929 is below the national average.
The population of 24603 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 75% since 2019.
Overall, ZIP code 24603 in Big Rock, VA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.