Zip code 24243: Dryden, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24243?

24243 is assigned to Dryden, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24243 in?

24243 is in Lee County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24243?

About 1,452 people live in 24243, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24243?

The median household income in 24243 is $52,308.

Q: What zip codes are near 24243?

The closest zip codes to 24243 are 24265, 24277, 40843, 24282, 24244.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

1,452

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$140K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

63 people/sq mi

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

About 24243

24243 is a small-town zip code in Dryden, Virginia (Lee County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 1,452 people live here, or 63 per square mile. The median resident is 50.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,308 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $140,400, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and police and fire protection.

How 24243 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers38.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%31st of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate91.5%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%133rd of 836 in VA
Median age50.6
96th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39220th of 849 in VA
Healthcare workers15.6%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%97th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%239th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters64.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%119th of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older24.7%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%260th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%80th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%94th of 837 in VA
Tech workers4%
68th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%269th of 846 in VA
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%530th of 851 in VA
Average commute26.6 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min478th of 799 in VA
Work from home11.5%
43rd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%407th of 848 in VA
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%420th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471417th of 832 in VA
Per capita income$30,355
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666640th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher17.8%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%610th of 850 in VA
Median household income$52,308
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170648th of 796 in VA
Median earnings per worker$36,027
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861711th of 834 in VA
Uninsured rate2.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%661st of 846 in VA
Population density63/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi501st of 852 in VA
Broadband access83.6%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%539th of 836 in VA
Median home value$140,400
8th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700685th of 782 in VA
Residents under 1814.5%
7th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%639th of 852 in VA
Population1,452
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170580th of 852 in VA
Diversity index1.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7810th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%789th of 852 in VA

Measure	24243	Lee	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Government workers	38.1%	21.2%	20.5%	14.5%	99th	31st of 846
Homeownership rateStrength	91.5%	73%	67.3%	65.2%	97th	133rd of 836
Median age	50.6	45.5	39	38.9	96th	220th of 849
Healthcare workers	15.6%	16.4%	8.5%	9.7%	96th	97th of 846
Housing vacancy	19%	21.4%	8.7%	10.1%	92nd	239th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.3%	56.2%	48.5%	51.1%	92nd	119th of 774
Residents 65 and older	24.7%	23.1%	16.7%	17.2%	91st	260th of 852
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	9.5%	4.3%	5.2%	89th	80th of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	28.8%	9.9%	12.5%	88th	94th of 837
Tech workers	4%	1.5%	6.5%	3.8%	68th	269th of 846
Veterans	6.9%	8.3%	9.4%	6.2%	65th	530th of 851
Average commute	26.6 min	26.2 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	54th	478th of 799
Work from home	11.5%	9.9%	18.3%	15.1%	43rd	407th of 848
Self-employed workers	8.5%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	39th	420th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.474	0.471	0.483	32nd	417th of 832
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,355	$24,828	$50,666	$44,673	20th	640th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.8%	14.1%	42.2%	35.7%	15th	610th of 850
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,308	$41,827	$93,170	$80,734	11th	648th of 796
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,027	$37,985	$54,861	$49,666	11th	711th of 834
Uninsured rateStrength	2.7%	7%	6.9%	8.4%	10th	661st of 846
Population density	63/sq mi	50/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	501st of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	83.6%	75.8%	91%	91%	9th	539th of 836
Median home value	$140,400	$98,900	$383,700	$332,700	8th	685th of 782
Residents under 18	14.5%	18.2%	21.7%	22%	7th	639th of 852
Population	1,452	21,900	8,705,170	334,922,499	2nd	580th of 852
Diversity index	1.5	15.9	60.7	61.4	1st	810th of 852
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	789th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

14%

35–44

16%

45–54

14%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.6

Under 18

14.5%

65 and over

24.7%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 670
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 48.7%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

24243

$52,308

Lee Co.

$41,827

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,355

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24243

$140,400

Lee Co.

$98,900

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24243

—

Lee Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 827
Owner-occupied: 91.5%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 64.3%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

31%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

26.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Education

14%

Police and fire

14%

Transportation and moving

12%

Legal and social services

Sales

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Computer and math

Production

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Education

18%

Retail

14%

Public administration

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Other services

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$36,027

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

38.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24243	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,188	$74,888
Service	$45,774	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,364	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,536	$49,199
Production and transportation	$13,333	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

24%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 83.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.4%
No internet access: 14.8%
Without health insurance: 2.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dryden
State: Virginia
County: Lee County
Center point: 36.7843° N, 82.9198° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Dryden (unincorporated)27% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24243

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24265	Keokee, VA	3.7 mi	1,140	$42,727	$65,400
24277	Pennington Gap, VA	6 mi	5,839	$31,737	$86,200
40843	Holmes Mill, KY	7.7 mi	48	—	—
24282	Saint Charles, VA	7.8 mi	1,181	$31,369	$41,100
24244	Duffield, VA	8.3 mi	5,600	$40,423	$115,800
40927	Closplint, KY	9.5 mi	584	$52,381	$47,600
24219	Big Stone Gap, VA	10 mi	10,450	$55,252	$160,500
40855	Lynch, KY	10 mi	744	$29,891	$57,500
24246	East Stone Gap, VA	11 mi	78	—	—
24221	Blackwater, VA	12 mi	633	$47,788	$119,500
24215	Andover, VA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
40807	Benham, KY	13 mi	619	$49,118	$55,500

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Questions about 24243

What city is zip code 24243?

24243 is assigned to Dryden, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24243 in?

24243 is in Lee County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24243?

About 1,452 people live in 24243, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24243 in?

24243 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24243?

The median household income in 24243 is $52,308.

What zip codes are near 24243?

The closest zip codes to 24243 are 24265, 24277, 40843, 24282, 24244.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24243, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.