Zip code 24236: Damascus, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24236?

24236 is assigned to Damascus, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24236 in?

24236 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24236?

About 3,109 people live in 24236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24236?

The median household income in 24236 is $28,983.

Q: What zip codes are near 24236?

The closest zip codes to 24236 are 37680, 24292, 24340, 24319, 37688.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

3,109

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$139K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$746/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

60 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 24236

24236 is a small-town zip code in Damascus, Virginia (Washington County), covering 60 sq mi of land. About 3,109 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 55.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $28,983 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,300, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $746 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 24236 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older36.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%84th of 852 in VA
Median age55.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39119th of 849 in VA
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%235th of 851 in VA
Government workers22.6%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%261st of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.507
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47167th of 832 in VA
Housing vacancy17.5%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%277th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%120th of 837 in VA
Self-employed workers11.9%
76th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%239th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate77.2%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%440th of 836 in VA
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min367th of 799 in VA
Rent-burdened renters52.9%
58th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%247th of 774 in VA
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%317th of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher17.5%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%614th of 850 in VA
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%630th of 848 in VA
Per capita income$25,108
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666758th of 849 in VA
Median home value$139,300
8th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700688th of 782 in VA
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi543rd of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$33,971
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861745th of 834 in VA
Population3,109
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170436th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$746
4th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579551st of 616 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%648th of 852 in VA
Diversity index5.1
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7769th of 852 in VA
Residents under 189.6%
2nd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%733rd of 852 in VA
Median household income$28,983
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170791st of 796 in VA
Unemployment rate0.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%679th of 846 in VA
Broadband access72%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%739th of 836 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%829th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%723rd of 846 in VA

Measure	24236	Washington	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Residents 65 and older	36.4%	24.7%	16.7%	17.2%	99th	84th of 852
Median age	55.7	46.9	39	38.9	98th	119th of 849
Veterans	10.9%	8.4%	9.4%	6.2%	92nd	235th of 851
Government workers	22.6%	18.4%	20.5%	14.5%	91st	261st of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.507	0.491	0.471	0.483	91st	67th of 832
Housing vacancy	17.5%	13.5%	8.7%	10.1%	90th	277th of 836
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	11.1%	9.9%	12.5%	84th	120th of 837
Self-employed workers	11.9%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	76th	239th of 846
Homeownership rate	77.2%	75.8%	67.3%	65.2%	72nd	440th of 836
Average commute	29 min	24.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	69th	367th of 799
Rent-burdened renters	52.9%	30.4%	48.5%	51.1%	58th	247th of 774
Uninsured rate	7%	6.7%	6.9%	8.4%	52nd	317th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.5%	26.7%	42.2%	35.7%	15th	614th of 850
Work from home	5.7%	8.5%	18.3%	15.1%	10th	630th of 848
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,108	$38,757	$50,666	$44,673	8th	758th of 849
Median home value	$139,300	$214,000	$383,700	$332,700	8th	688th of 782
Population density	52/sq mi	96/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	543rd of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,971	$42,514	$54,861	$49,666	7th	745th of 834
Population	3,109	53,926	8,705,170	334,922,499	5th	436th of 852
Median gross rent	$746	$854	$1,579	$1,413	4th	551st of 616
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	1.4%	13.1%	14.1%	4th	648th of 852
Diversity index	5.1	11.4	60.7	61.4	2nd	769th of 852
Residents under 18	9.6%	17.5%	21.7%	22%	2nd	733rd of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,983	$64,552	$93,170	$80,734	1st	791st of 796
Unemployment rateStrength	0.3%	3%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	679th of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	72%	83.8%	91%	91%	1st	739th of 836
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	829th of 846
Healthcare workers	3.5%	10.2%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	723rd 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

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

20%

65–74

16%

75+

Median age

55.7

Under 18

9.6%

65 and over

36.4%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

5.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 1,459
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 56%
Married couples: 35.3%
Living alone: 42.8%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24236

$28,983

Washington Co.

$64,552

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,108

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.507

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24236

$139,300

Washington Co.

$214,000

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24236

$746

Washington Co.

$854

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 1,768
Owner-occupied: 77.2%
Vacant: 17.5%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25%
Home value to income: 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

30%

30–44

19%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

17%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

Production

Education

Food service

Management

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

14%

Education

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

0.5%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,971

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24236	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,324	$74,888
Service	$21,845	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,596	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,071	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,298	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

41%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 72%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.9%
No internet access: 18%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Damascus
State: Virginia
County: Washington County
Center point: 36.6385° N, 81.7245° W
Land area: 60 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24236 spans 2 counties

Washington County96% of land
Smyth County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Damascus1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24236

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37680	Laurel Bloomery, TN	4.4 mi	897	$48,324	$336,500
24292	Whitetop, VA	7.2 mi	555	$36,134	$76,400
24340	Glade Spring, VA	8.3 mi	6,111	$70,950	$184,000
24319	Chilhowie, VA	9.3 mi	6,997	$52,721	$156,700
37688	Shady Valley, TN	11 mi	1,138	$53,333	$164,300
24327	Emory, VA	11 mi	598	—	—
24361	Meadowview, VA	11 mi	4,484	$70,556	$195,400
28615	Creston, NC	12 mi	1,878	$51,653	$152,600
28643	Lansing, NC	13 mi	3,615	$44,509	$149,500
24211	Abingdon, VA	13 mi	10,298	$85,747	$306,600
37683	Mountain City, TN	14 mi	12,943	$55,979	$177,000
24212	Abingdon, VA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 24236

What city is zip code 24236?

24236 is assigned to Damascus, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24236 in?

24236 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24236?

About 3,109 people live in 24236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24236 in?

24236 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24236?

The median household income in 24236 is $28,983.

What zip codes are near 24236?

The closest zip codes to 24236 are 37680, 24292, 24340, 24319, 37688.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24236, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.