Zip code 24228: Clintwood, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24228?

24228 is assigned to Clintwood, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24228 in?

24228 is in Dickenson County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24228?

About 6,317 people live in 24228, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24228?

The median household income in 24228 is $49,116.

Q: What zip codes are near 24228?

The closest zip codes to 24228 are 41563, 41512, 24226, 24269, 41534.

Residential delivery areaDickenson CountyEastern Time

Population

6,317

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$747/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

92 sq mi

68 people/sq mi

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

About 24228

24228 is a small-town zip code in Clintwood, Virginia (Dickenson County), covering 92 sq mi of land. About 6,317 people live here, or 68 per square mile. The median resident is 45.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,116 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $113,000, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $747 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 24228 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.6%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%112th of 846 in VA
Government workers24.4%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%193rd of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older25.4%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%247th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy16.8%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%290th of 836 in VA
Median age45.5
87th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39355th of 849 in VA
Poverty rate17.4%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%153rd of 837 in VA
Homeownership rate73.2%
62nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%536th of 836 in VA
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%558th of 851 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
47th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471327th of 832 in VA
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min531st of 799 in VA
Self-employed workers8.9%
45th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%396th of 846 in VA
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%481st of 848 in VA
Median earnings per worker$41,635
27th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861573rd of 834 in VA
Residents under 1818.6%
22nd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%489th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters42.1%
21st
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%438th of 774 in VA
Per capita income$27,644
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666708th of 849 in VA
Broadband access85%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%503rd of 836 in VA
Population6,317
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170312th of 852 in VA
Population density68/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi481st of 852 in VA
Median household income$49,116
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170683rd of 796 in VA
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%687th of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher13.8%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%698th of 850 in VA
Median home value$113,000
4th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700733rd of 782 in VA
Median gross rent$747
4th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579548th of 616 in VA
Unemployment rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%596th of 846 in VA
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%596th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%697th of 852 in VA
Diversity index4.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7779th of 852 in VA

Measure	24228	Dickenson	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	14.6%	15%	8.5%	9.7%	94th	112th of 846
Government workers	24.4%	24.3%	20.5%	14.5%	94th	193rd of 846
Residents 65 and older	25.4%	24.6%	16.7%	17.2%	92nd	247th of 852
Housing vacancy	16.8%	19.4%	8.7%	10.1%	89th	290th of 836
Median age	45.5	46.1	39	38.9	87th	355th of 849
Poverty rate	17.4%	17.3%	9.9%	12.5%	78th	153rd of 837
Homeownership rate	73.2%	76.1%	67.3%	65.2%	62nd	536th of 836
Veterans	6.6%	5.5%	9.4%	6.2%	61st	558th of 851
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.434	0.471	0.483	47th	327th of 832
Average commute	25.3 min	28.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	45th	531st of 799
Self-employed workers	8.9%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	45th	396th of 846
Work from home	9.6%	6.4%	18.3%	15.1%	32nd	481st of 848
Median earnings per worker	$41,635	$40,464	$54,861	$49,666	27th	573rd of 834
Residents under 18	18.6%	19.1%	21.7%	22%	22nd	489th of 852
Rent-burdened renters	42.1%	48.2%	48.5%	51.1%	21st	438th of 774
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,644	$26,181	$50,666	$44,673	13th	708th of 849
Broadband accessWeakness	85%	83.5%	91%	91%	12th	503rd of 836
Population	6,317	13,733	8,705,170	334,922,499	10th	312th of 852
Population density	68/sq mi	42/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	481st of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,116	$47,254	$93,170	$80,734	8th	683rd of 796
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	4.3%	6.9%	8.4%	8th	687th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.8%	10.1%	42.2%	35.7%	7th	698th of 850
Median home value	$113,000	$102,700	$383,700	$332,700	4th	733rd of 782
Median gross rent	$747	$738	$1,579	$1,413	4th	548th of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	1.8%	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%	4th	596th of 846
Tech workers	0.2%	0.4%	6.5%	3.8%	4th	596th of 846
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0.2%	13.1%	14.1%	2nd	697th of 852
Diversity index	4.1	5	60.7	61.4	1st	779th of 852

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

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

14%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

45.5

Under 18

18.6%

65 and over

25.4%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black1.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

4.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 2,816
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 63.5%
Married couples: 49.1%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24228

$49,116

Dickenson Co.

$47,254

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,644

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24228

$113,000

Dickenson Co.

$102,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24228

$747

Dickenson Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,384
Owner-occupied: 73.2%
Vacant: 16.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

27%

20–29

11%

30–44

20%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

15%

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

12%

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Transportation and moving

Production

Police and fire

Sales

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Food service

Education

Computer and math

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Retail

12%

Public administration

11%

Admin, support and management

10%

Professional and technical services

Other services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$41,635

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24228	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,625	$74,888
Service	$33,348	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,854	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$71,800	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,343	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

41%

Some college

22%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 85%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.7%
No internet access: 13.8%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Clintwood
State: Virginia
County: Dickenson County
Center point: 37.1669° N, 82.4563° W
Land area: 92 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Clintwood2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24228

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
41563	Shelby Gap, KY	6 mi	453	$46,250	$147,200
41512	Ashcamp, KY	6 mi	391	$37,708	$100,600
24226	Clinchco, VA	7.6 mi	2,110	$54,191	$81,300
24269	Mc Clure, VA	7.7 mi	209	—	—
41534	Hellier, KY	8 mi	184	—	—
41517	Burdine, KY	8.1 mi	120	—	—
41537	Jenkins, KY	9.5 mi	3,447	$35,673	$76,200
41520	Dorton, KY · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
41542	Lookout, KY · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
24256	Haysi, VA	10 mi	2,982	$48,788	$104,100
41522	Elkhorn City, KY	11 mi	4,341	$37,331	$90,600
24279	Pound, VA	11 mi	4,671	$43,602	$97,300

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Questions about 24228

What city is zip code 24228?

24228 is assigned to Clintwood, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24228 in?

24228 is in Dickenson County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24228?

About 6,317 people live in 24228, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24228 in?

24228 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24228?

The median household income in 24228 is $49,116.

What zip codes are near 24228?

The closest zip codes to 24228 are 41563, 41512, 24226, 24269, 41534.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24228, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.