Zip code 24220: Birchleaf, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24220?

24220 is assigned to Birchleaf, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24220 in?

24220 is in Dickenson County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24220?

About 503 people live in 24220, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24220?

The median household income in 24220 is $50,560.

Q: What zip codes are near 24220?

The closest zip codes to 24220 are 24217, 24239, 24226, 24237, 24656.

Residential delivery areaDickenson CountyEastern Time

Population

503

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24220

24220 is a rural zip code in Birchleaf, Virginia (Dickenson County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 503 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 62.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,560 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,500, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; management; and sales.

How 24220 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age62.4
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 3943rd of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate96.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%55th of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older43.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%49th of 852 in VA
Government workers42%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%17th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy23.9%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%157th of 836 in VA
Uninsured rate18.7%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%26th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate20.1%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%119th of 837 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
67th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471217th of 832 in VA
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min530th of 799 in VA
Per capita income$36,056
38th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666492nd of 849 in VA
Median household income$50,560
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170666th of 796 in VA
Median earnings per worker$33,281
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861752nd of 834 in VA
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%676th of 846 in VA
Median home value$112,500
4th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700734th of 782 in VA
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi745th of 852 in VA
Residents under 1810.3%
3rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%723rd of 852 in VA
Diversity index5.8
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7762nd of 852 in VA
Population503
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170742nd of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%839th of 850 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%792nd of 848 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%732nd of 846 in VA
Broadband access66.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%776th of 836 in VA
Veterans1.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%804th of 851 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%754th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%725th of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%685th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%794th of 846 in VA

Measure	24220	Dickenson	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	62.4	46.1	39	38.9	99th	43rd of 849
Homeownership rateStrength	96.7%	76.1%	67.3%	65.2%	99th	55th of 836
Residents 65 and older	43.5%	24.6%	16.7%	17.2%	99th	49th of 852
Government workers	42%	24.3%	20.5%	14.5%	99th	17th of 846
Housing vacancy	23.9%	19.4%	8.7%	10.1%	96th	157th of 836
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.7%	4.3%	6.9%	8.4%	94th	26th of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	20.1%	17.3%	9.9%	12.5%	85th	119th of 837
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.434	0.471	0.483	67th	217th of 832
Average commute	25.3 min	28.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	45th	530th of 799
Per capita income	$36,056	$26,181	$50,666	$44,673	38th	492nd of 849
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,560	$47,254	$93,170	$80,734	9th	666th of 796
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,281	$40,464	$54,861	$49,666	6th	752nd of 834
Self-employed workers	5.2%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	5th	676th of 846
Median home value	$112,500	$102,700	$383,700	$332,700	4th	734th of 782
Population density	22/sq mi	42/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	745th of 852
Residents under 18	10.3%	19.1%	21.7%	22%	3rd	723rd of 852
Diversity index	5.8	5	60.7	61.4	2nd	762nd of 852
Population	503	13,733	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	742nd of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	10.1%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	839th of 850
Work from home	0%	6.4%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	792nd of 848
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	732nd of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	66.8%	83.5%	91%	91%	1st	776th of 836
Veterans	1.1%	5.5%	9.4%	6.2%	1st	804th of 851
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	754th of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	48.2%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	725th of 774
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	685th of 846
Healthcare workers	0%	15%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	794th of 846

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

18%

65–74

25%

75+

Median age

62.4

Under 18

10.3%

65 and over

43.5%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 271
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 66.4%
Married couples: 37.3%
Living alone: 33.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.1%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

Median household income

24220

$50,560

Dickenson Co.

$47,254

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,056

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24220

$112,500

Dickenson Co.

$102,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24220

—

Dickenson Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 356
Owner-occupied: 96.7%
Vacant: 23.9%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

49%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

21%

60+

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

33%

Management

16%

Sales

13%

Legal and social services

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

Food service

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Public administration

33%

Health care and social assistance

30%

Retail

16%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Other services

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,281

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

42%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24220	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$9,688	$74,888
Service	$171,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

61%

Some college

17%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 66.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.1%
No internet access: 33.2%
Without health insurance: 18.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Birchleaf
State: Virginia
County: Dickenson County
Center point: 37.1219° N, 82.2231° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24220

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24217	Bee, VA	3.2 mi	474	$44,663	$150,900
24239	Davenport, VA	4.2 mi	38	—	—
24226	Clinchco, VA	5.6 mi	2,110	$54,191	$81,300
24237	Dante, VA	6 mi	1,064	$33,095	$86,500
24656	Vansant, VA	6.5 mi	2,305	$43,646	$95,600
24256	Haysi, VA	7.8 mi	2,982	$48,788	$104,100
24269	Mc Clure, VA	9.3 mi	209	—	—
24272	Nora, VA	9.4 mi	316	$31,313	$90,000
24225	Cleveland, VA	10 mi	1,791	$27,826	$102,100
24646	Rowe, VA	11 mi	667	$47,330	$75,600
24607	Breaks, VA	12 mi	313	$92,361	$45,000
24628	Maxie, VA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 24220

What city is zip code 24220?

24220 is assigned to Birchleaf, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24220 in?

24220 is in Dickenson County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24220?

About 503 people live in 24220, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24220 in?

24220 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24220?

The median household income in 24220 is $50,560.

What zip codes are near 24220?

The closest zip codes to 24220 are 24217, 24239, 24226, 24237, 24656.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24220, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.