Zip code 24256: Haysi, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24256?

24256 is assigned to Haysi, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24256 in?

24256 is mostly in Dickenson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24256?

About 2,982 people live in 24256, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24256?

The median household income in 24256 is $48,788.

Q: What zip codes are near 24256?

The closest zip codes to 24256 are 24607, 24226, 24220, 24628, 41522.

Residential delivery areaDickenson CountyEastern Time

Population

2,982

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$104K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$810/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

55 people/sq mi

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

About 24256

24256 is a small-town zip code in Haysi, Virginia (Dickenson County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 2,982 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,788 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,100, or 2.1 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 $810 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.1 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and healthcare.

How 24256 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%159th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate23.9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%75th of 837 in VA
Average commute35.1 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min175th of 799 in VA
Median age46.1
89th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39328th of 849 in VA
Government workers21.9%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%280th of 846 in VA
Healthcare workers12.2%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%192nd of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate6.8%
78th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%129th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older20.1%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%435th of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate75%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%492nd of 836 in VA
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%714th of 851 in VA
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%540th of 846 in VA
Broadband access87.6%
22nd
U.S. 91% · VA 91%421st of 836 in VA
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%507th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.385
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471585th of 832 in VA
Rent-burdened renters37.1%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%508th of 774 in VA
Population density55/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi530th of 852 in VA
Median household income$48,788
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170687th of 796 in VA
Median gross rent$810
7th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579500th of 616 in VA
Population2,982
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170443rd of 852 in VA
Per capita income$22,187
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666797th of 849 in VA
Median home value$104,100
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700743rd of 782 in VA
Median earnings per worker$29,830
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861782nd of 834 in VA
Diversity index5.3
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7767th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%698th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers3.8%
2nd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%722nd of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%796th of 850 in VA
Work from home1.7%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%739th of 848 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%686th of 846 in VA

Measure	24256	Dickenson	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	23.8%	19.4%	8.7%	10.1%	96th	159th of 836
Poverty rateWeakness	23.9%	17.3%	9.9%	12.5%	91st	75th of 837
Average commuteWeakness	35.1 min	28.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	91st	175th of 799
Median age	46.1	46.1	39	38.9	89th	328th of 849
Government workers	21.9%	24.3%	20.5%	14.5%	89th	280th of 846
Healthcare workers	12.2%	15%	8.5%	9.7%	83rd	192nd of 846
Unemployment rate	6.8%	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%	78th	129th of 846
Residents 65 and older	20.1%	24.6%	16.7%	17.2%	74th	435th of 852
Homeownership rate	75%	76.1%	67.3%	65.2%	66th	492nd of 836
Veterans	4.4%	5.5%	9.4%	6.2%	31st	714th of 851
Uninsured rate	4.2%	4.3%	6.9%	8.4%	24th	540th of 846
Broadband access	87.6%	83.5%	91%	91%	22nd	421st of 836
Residents under 18	18.2%	19.1%	21.7%	22%	20th	507th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.385	0.434	0.471	0.483	12th	585th of 832
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.1%	48.2%	48.5%	51.1%	11th	508th of 774
Population density	55/sq mi	42/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	530th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,788	$47,254	$93,170	$80,734	8th	687th of 796
Median gross rent	$810	$738	$1,579	$1,413	7th	500th of 616
Population	2,982	13,733	8,705,170	334,922,499	5th	443rd of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,187	$26,181	$50,666	$44,673	5th	797th of 849
Median home value	$104,100	$102,700	$383,700	$332,700	3rd	743rd of 782
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,830	$40,464	$54,861	$49,666	3rd	782nd of 834
Diversity index	5.3	5	60.7	61.4	2nd	767th of 852
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0.2%	13.1%	14.1%	2nd	698th of 852
Self-employed workers	3.8%	7.3%	8.6%	10%	2nd	722nd of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.3%	10.1%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	796th of 850
Work from home	1.7%	6.4%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	739th of 848
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	686th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.1

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

20.1%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

5.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,123
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 78.5%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 19.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24256

$48,788

Dickenson Co.

$47,254

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,187

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.385

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24256

$104,100

Dickenson Co.

$102,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24256

$810

Dickenson Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

37%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,474
Owner-occupied: 75%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.5%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

20%

20–29

15%

30–44

21%

45–59

14%

60+

20%

Average commute

35.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

22%

Sales

13%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Food service

11%

Police and fire

Office and admin

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Business and finance

0.9%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

20%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Public administration

10%

Arts and recreation

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.3%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.2%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$29,830

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24256	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,242	$74,888
Service	$19,476	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,396	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$90,071	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,224	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

50%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Households with broadband: 87.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.5%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Haysi
State: Virginia
County: Dickenson County
Center point: 37.2233° N, 82.2835° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24256 spans 2 counties

Dickenson County82% of land
Buchanan County18% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Haysi7% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24256

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24607	Breaks, VA	5 mi	313	$92,361	$45,000
24226	Clinchco, VA	6.4 mi	2,110	$54,191	$81,300
24220	Birchleaf, VA	7.8 mi	503	$50,560	$112,500
24628	Maxie, VA · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
41522	Elkhorn City, KY	9.3 mi	4,341	$37,331	$90,600
24656	Vansant, VA	9.3 mi	2,305	$43,646	$95,600
41513	Belcher, KY	9.5 mi	204	$53,992	$96,400
24603	Big Rock, VA	9.6 mi	632	$56,204	$134,700
24228	Clintwood, VA	10 mi	6,317	$49,116	$113,000
24217	Bee, VA	10 mi	474	$44,663	$150,900
41548	Mouthcard, KY	11 mi	776	$22,755	$99,500
24239	Davenport, VA	11 mi	38	—	—

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Questions about 24256

What city is zip code 24256?

24256 is assigned to Haysi, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24256 in?

24256 is mostly in Dickenson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24256?

About 2,982 people live in 24256, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24256 in?

24256 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24256?

The median household income in 24256 is $48,788.

What zip codes are near 24256?

The closest zip codes to 24256 are 24607, 24226, 24220, 24628, 41522.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24256, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.