Zip code 24265: Keokee, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24265?

24265 is assigned to Keokee, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24265 in?

24265 is in Lee County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24265?

About 1,140 people live in 24265, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24265?

The median household income in 24265 is $42,727.

Q: What zip codes are near 24265?

The closest zip codes to 24265 are 24243, 40843, 40927, 24282, 24277.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

1,140

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$65K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 24265

24265 is a rural zip code in Keokee, Virginia (Lee County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 1,140 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 61.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,727 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $65,400, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 24265 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age61.2
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 3954th of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate94.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%83rd of 836 in VA
Work from home58.4%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%3rd of 848 in VA
Healthcare workers37.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%8th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy27.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%121st of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older29.6%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%157th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate29.3%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%44th of 837 in VA
Broadband access92.4%
52nd
U.S. 91% · VA 91%267th of 836 in VA
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%787th of 851 in VA
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi696th of 852 in VA
Median household income$42,727
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170750th of 796 in VA
Residents under 1811.5%
3rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%698th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$19,545
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666813th of 849 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.345
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471722nd of 832 in VA
Population1,140
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170624th of 852 in VA
Median home value$65,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700776th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%840th of 850 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%771st of 846 in VA
Diversity index2.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7797th of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%813th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%791st of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%745th of 774 in VA
Median earnings per worker$17,972
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861817th of 834 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%733rd of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%815th of 846 in VA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%827th of 846 in VA

Measure	24265	Lee	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	61.2	45.5	39	38.9	99th	54th of 849
Homeownership rateStrength	94.6%	73%	67.3%	65.2%	99th	83rd of 836
Work from home	58.4%	9.9%	18.3%	15.1%	99th	3rd of 848
Healthcare workers	37.9%	16.4%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	8th of 846
Housing vacancy	27.5%	21.4%	8.7%	10.1%	97th	121st of 836
Residents 65 and older	29.6%	23.1%	16.7%	17.2%	96th	157th of 852
Poverty rateWeakness	29.3%	28.8%	9.9%	12.5%	95th	44th of 837
Broadband access	92.4%	75.8%	91%	91%	52nd	267th of 836
Veterans	2.2%	8.3%	9.4%	6.2%	8th	787th of 851
Population density	29/sq mi	50/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	696th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,727	$41,827	$93,170	$80,734	4th	750th of 796
Residents under 18	11.5%	18.2%	21.7%	22%	3rd	698th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,545	$24,828	$50,666	$44,673	2nd	813th of 849
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.345	0.474	0.471	0.483	2nd	722nd of 832
Population	1,140	21,900	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	624th of 852
Median home value	$65,400	$98,900	$383,700	$332,700	1st	776th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	14.1%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	840th of 850
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.5%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	771st of 846
Diversity index	2.8	15.9	60.7	61.4	1st	797th of 852
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	813th of 846
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	791st of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	56.2%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	745th of 774
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,972	$37,985	$54,861	$49,666	1st	817th of 834
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	733rd of 846
Self-employed workers	0%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	1st	815th of 846
Government workers	0%	21.2%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	827th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

25%

55–64

65–74

22%

75+

Median age

61.2

Under 18

11.5%

65 and over

29.6%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

37.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 314
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 74.8%
Married couples: 55.4%
Living alone: 25.2%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

42%

$50–75k

$75–100k

31%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24265

$42,727

Lee Co.

$41,827

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,545

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.345

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24265

$65,400

Lee Co.

$98,900

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24265

—

Lee Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 433
Owner-occupied: 94.6%
Vacant: 27.5%
Median year built: 1947
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

42%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

58%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

41%

20–29

20%

30–44

45–59

32%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

28.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

50%

Healthcare

38%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

91%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,972

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

85.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24265	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$4,111	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,880	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

51%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 92.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.4%
No internet access: 7.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Keokee
State: Virginia
County: Lee County
Center point: 36.8327° N, 82.9465° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Keokee (unincorporated)12% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24265

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24243	Dryden, VA	3.7 mi	1,452	$52,308	$140,400
40843	Holmes Mill, KY	4.4 mi	48	—	—
40927	Closplint, KY	5.9 mi	584	$52,381	$47,600
24282	Saint Charles, VA	6 mi	1,181	$31,369	$41,100
24277	Pennington Gap, VA	7 mi	5,839	$31,737	$86,200
40855	Lynch, KY	7.5 mi	744	$29,891	$57,500
40823	Cumberland, KY	9 mi	3,742	$35,402	$70,500
40807	Benham, KY	9.1 mi	619	$49,118	$55,500
24215	Andover, VA · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
24219	Big Stone Gap, VA	11 mi	10,450	$55,252	$160,500
40849	Lejunior, KY	11 mi	34	—	—
24246	East Stone Gap, VA	11 mi	78	—	—

Questions about 24265

What city is zip code 24265?

24265 is assigned to Keokee, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24265 in?

24265 is in Lee County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24265?

About 1,140 people live in 24265, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24265 in?

24265 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24265?

The median household income in 24265 is $42,727.

What zip codes are near 24265?

The closest zip codes to 24265 are 24243, 40843, 40927, 24282, 24277.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24265, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.