| ZIP Code | 24657 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitewood |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Elevation | 1,912 ft |
| Latitude | 37.227814 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.848776 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 75.4% ▲ 654% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (9.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 42 (36.2%) |
| Some College | 38 (32.8%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18 (15.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $18,601 ▼ 76% below avg ↓ 50% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $1,146/mo ↑ 93% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 123 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 123 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 24.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 75.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 24657 is located in Whitewood, Virginia, within Buchanan County. With a population of 268, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 24657 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $18,601 is well below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,146 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 75.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 24657 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 75.4%. Household income has declined by 50% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 45% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 24657 in Whitewood, VA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, and a relatively young community.