Zip code 24237: Dante, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24237?

24237 is assigned to Dante, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24237 in?

24237 is mostly in Dickenson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24237?

About 1,064 people live in 24237, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24237?

The median household income in 24237 is $33,095.

Q: What zip codes are near 24237?

The closest zip codes to 24237 are 24272, 24220, 24217, 24269, 24225.

Residential delivery areaDickenson CountyEastern Time

Population

1,064

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,275/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

54 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 24237

24237 is a rural zip code in Dante, Virginia (Dickenson County), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 1,064 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 55.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,095 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,500, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,275 a month.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 49.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 24237 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute49.9 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min15th of 799 in VA
Rent-burdened renters75%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%80th of 774 in VA
Median age55.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39123rd of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older33.8%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%108th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate12.4%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%41st of 846 in VA
Poverty rate31.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%37th of 837 in VA
Housing vacancy18.9%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%244th of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers13.1%
89th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%149th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.475
78th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471158th of 832 in VA
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%510th of 851 in VA
Homeownership rate74.5%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%509th of 836 in VA
Median earnings per worker$45,972
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861452nd of 834 in VA
Median gross rent$1,275
41st
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579259th of 616 in VA
Government workers11.5%
31st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%705th of 846 in VA
Diversity index17.8
10th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7646th of 852 in VA
Work from home4.9%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%659th of 848 in VA
Uninsured rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%715th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%609th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$22,044
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666799th of 849 in VA
Broadband access78.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%656th of 836 in VA
Residents under 1811.3%
3rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%703rd of 852 in VA
Population density20/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi771st of 852 in VA
Population1,064
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170638th of 852 in VA
Median household income$33,095
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170782nd of 796 in VA
Median home value$86,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700763rd of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher6.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%810th of 850 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%801st of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%829th of 846 in VA

Measure	24237	Dickenson	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Average commuteWeakness	49.9 min	28.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	99th	15th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	75%	48.2%	48.5%	51.1%	99th	80th of 774
Median age	55.5	46.1	39	38.9	98th	123rd of 849
Residents 65 and older	33.8%	24.6%	16.7%	17.2%	98th	108th of 852
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.4%	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%	97th	41st of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	31.2%	17.3%	9.9%	12.5%	96th	37th of 837
Housing vacancy	18.9%	19.4%	8.7%	10.1%	92nd	244th of 836
Healthcare workers	13.1%	15%	8.5%	9.7%	89th	149th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.475	0.434	0.471	0.483	78th	158th of 832
Veterans	7.1%	5.5%	9.4%	6.2%	67th	510th of 851
Homeownership rate	74.5%	76.1%	67.3%	65.2%	65th	509th of 836
Median earnings per worker	$45,972	$40,464	$54,861	$49,666	43rd	452nd of 834
Median gross rent	$1,275	$738	$1,579	$1,413	41st	259th of 616
Government workers	11.5%	24.3%	20.5%	14.5%	31st	705th of 846
Diversity index	17.8	5	60.7	61.4	10th	646th of 852
Work from home	4.9%	6.4%	18.3%	15.1%	7th	659th of 848
Uninsured rateStrength	2.1%	4.3%	6.9%	8.4%	6th	715th of 846
Foreign-born residents	1%	0.2%	13.1%	14.1%	6th	609th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,044	$26,181	$50,666	$44,673	4th	799th of 849
Broadband accessWeakness	78.2%	83.5%	91%	91%	3rd	656th of 836
Residents under 18	11.3%	19.1%	21.7%	22%	3rd	703rd of 852
Population density	20/sq mi	42/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	771st of 852
Population	1,064	13,733	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	638th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,095	$47,254	$93,170	$80,734	1st	782nd of 796
Median home value	$86,500	$102,700	$383,700	$332,700	1st	763rd of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.2%	10.1%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	810th of 850
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	801st of 846
Self-employed workers	0%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	1st	829th 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

13%

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

20%

55–64

23%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

55.5

Under 18

11.3%

65 and over

33.8%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

17.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 432
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 84%
Married couples: 41.7%
Living alone: 14.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

40%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24237

$33,095

Dickenson Co.

$47,254

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,044

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.475

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24237

$86,500

Dickenson Co.

$102,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24237

$1,275

Dickenson Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 533
Owner-occupied: 74.5%
Vacant: 18.9%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 75%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 51%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

46%

60+

20%

Average commute

49.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

22%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

21%

Production

19%

Sales

18%

Healthcare

13%

Management

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Industries

Information

19%

Retail

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Other services

Education

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,972

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24237	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,571	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

49%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 78.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.5%
No internet access: 19.9%
Without health insurance: 2.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dante
State: Virginia
County: Dickenson County
Center point: 37.0406° N, 82.2619° W
Land area: 54 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24237 spans 2 counties

Dickenson County77% of land
Russell County24% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Dante (unincorporated)11% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24237

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24272	Nora, VA	4.2 mi	316	$31,313	$90,000
24220	Birchleaf, VA	6 mi	503	$50,560	$112,500
24217	Bee, VA	6.6 mi	474	$44,663	$150,900
24269	Mc Clure, VA	6.9 mi	209	—	—
24225	Cleveland, VA	7.4 mi	1,791	$27,826	$102,100
24226	Clinchco, VA	7.5 mi	2,110	$54,191	$81,300
24283	Saint Paul, VA	8 mi	1,832	$40,402	$114,200
24239	Davenport, VA	8.1 mi	38	—	—
24230	Coeburn, VA	12 mi	6,900	$48,573	$101,600
24656	Vansant, VA	12 mi	2,305	$43,646	$95,600
24224	Castlewood, VA	12 mi	5,273	$49,894	$120,200
24256	Haysi, VA	13 mi	2,982	$48,788	$104,100

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Questions about 24237

What city is zip code 24237?

24237 is assigned to Dante, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24237 in?

24237 is mostly in Dickenson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24237?

About 1,064 people live in 24237, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24237 in?

24237 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24237?

The median household income in 24237 is $33,095.

What zip codes are near 24237?

The closest zip codes to 24237 are 24272, 24220, 24217, 24269, 24225.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24237, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.