Zip code 24258: Hiltons, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24258
24258 is a rural zip code in Hiltons, Virginia (Scott County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 1,163 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 55.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $44,659 a year, 45% below the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $122,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 24258 compares
- Median age55.598thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39124th of 849 in VA
- Homeownership rate92.9%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%106th of 836 in VA
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%168th of 852 in VA
- Housing vacancy20.8%94thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%210th of 836 in VA
- Government workers23.9%93rdU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%211th of 846 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$64,68882ndStrengthU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861138th of 834 in VA
- 59thU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%204th of 846 in VA
- Poverty rate11.9%55thU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%319th of 837 in VA
- 41stU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471360th of 832 in VA
- Average commute23.8 min35thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min590th of 799 in VA
- Residents under 1819.7%29thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%414th of 852 in VA
- Per capita income$31,95824thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666600th of 849 in VA
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%560th of 850 in VA
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%494th of 846 in VA
- Veterans2.1%7thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%790th of 851 in VA
- 7thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%662nd of 846 in VA
- Median household income$44,6595thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170732nd of 796 in VA
- Median home value$122,0005thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700708th of 782 in VA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%623rd of 852 in VA
- Population density30/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi691st of 852 in VA
- Broadband access76.1%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%698th of 836 in VA
- Population1,1631stU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170619th of 852 in VA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%838th of 848 in VA
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7790th of 852 in VA
- Uninsured rate0.9%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%759th of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%761st of 846 in VA
| Measure | 24258 | Scott | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.5 | 47.7 | 39 | 38.9 | 124th of 849 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.9% | 77% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 106th of 836 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29% | 25.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 168th of 852 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 210th of 836 | |
| Government workers | 23.9% | 19.8% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 211th of 846 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $64,688 | $44,420 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 138th of 834 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 204th of 846 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | 20.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 319th of 837 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.425 | 0.476 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 360th of 832 | |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 29 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 590th of 799 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.7% | 17.8% | 21.7% | 22% | 414th of 852 | |
| Per capita income | $31,958 | $28,852 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 600th of 849 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.7% | 15.6% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 560th of 850 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 494th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 2.1% | 6.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 790th of 851 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.5% | 6.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 662nd of 846 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $44,659 | $46,349 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 732nd of 796 | |
| Median home value | $122,000 | $143,000 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 708th of 782 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 0.7% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 623rd of 852 | |
| Population density | 30/sq mi | 40/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 691st of 852 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.1% | 77.7% | 91% | 91% | 698th of 836 | |
| Population | 1,163 | 21,479 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 619th of 852 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 5.8% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 838th of 848 | |
| Diversity index | 3.5 | 8.9 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 790th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.9% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 759th of 846 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.4% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 761st 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
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 553
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 50.8%
- Married couples
- 44.7%
- Living alone
- 45.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.1%
- Male / female
- 59% / 41%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 698
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Vacant
- 20.8%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24258 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $77,560 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,278 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $71,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $72,232 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.3%
- Households with broadband
- 76.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68.4%
- No internet access
- 20.3%
- Without health insurance
- 0.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hiltons
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Scott County
- Center point
- 36.6492° N, 82.4086° W
- Land area
- 39 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
24258 spans 2 counties
- Scott County93% of land
- Washington County7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hiltons (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24258
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24271 | Nickelsville, VA | 6.9 mi | $58,625 |
| 24290 | Weber City, VA | 8.8 mi | $60,923 |
| 37617 | Blountville, TN | 8.9 mi | $64,764 |
| 37665 | Kingsport, TN | 10 mi | $50,991 |
| 24270 | Mendota, VA | 10 mi | $45,417 |
| 24251 | Gate City, VA | 11 mi | $44,505 |
| 24202 | Bristol, VA | 11 mi | $60,905 |
| 37662 | Kingsport, TN · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 37669 | Kingsport, TN · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 37664 | Kingsport, TN | 11 mi | $63,653 |
| 37660 | Kingsport, TN | 12 mi | $49,191 |
| 24250 | Fort Blackmore, VA | 12 mi | $43,465 |
Questions about 24258
What city is zip code 24258?
24258 is assigned to Hiltons, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24258 in?
24258 is mostly in Scott County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 24258?
About 1,163 people live in 24258, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24258 in?
24258 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24258?
The median household income in 24258 is $44,659.
What zip codes are near 24258?
The closest zip codes to 24258 are 24271, 24290, 37617, 37665, 24270.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24258, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.