Zip code 24270: Mendota, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24270?

24270 is assigned to Mendota, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24270 in?

24270 is in Washington County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24270?

About 416 people live in 24270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24270?

The median household income in 24270 is $45,417.

Q: What zip codes are near 24270?

The closest zip codes to 24270 are 24202, 24224, 24271, 24201, 24203.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

416

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 24270

24270 is a rural zip code in Mendota, Virginia (Washington County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 416 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 53.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $45,417 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 94% 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; sales; and cleaning and personal care.

How 24270 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 416 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate93.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%93rd of 836 in VA
Government workers44.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%12th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate25.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%14th of 846 in VA
Median age53.7
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39155th of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older28.1%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%180th of 852 in VA
Veterans10.1%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%287th of 851 in VA
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%585th of 846 in VA
Median household income$45,417
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170724th of 796 in VA
Per capita income$21,603
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666803rd of 849 in VA
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi751st of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers4.4%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%697th of 846 in VA
Population416
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170767th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%833rd of 837 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%847th of 850 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%845th of 848 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%836th of 846 in VA
Diversity index1.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7811th of 852 in VA
Broadband access70.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%750th of 836 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%846th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%828th of 836 in VA
Residents under 186.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%771st of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$24,521
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861800th of 834 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%830th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.270
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471802nd of 832 in VA

Measure	24270	Washington	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Homeownership rateStrength	93.6%	75.8%	67.3%	65.2%	99th	93rd of 836
Government workers	44.4%	18.4%	20.5%	14.5%	99th	12th of 846
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.7%	6.7%	6.9%	8.4%	98th	14th of 846
Median age	53.7	46.9	39	38.9	97th	155th of 849
Residents 65 and older	28.1%	24.7%	16.7%	17.2%	96th	180th of 852
Veterans	10.1%	8.4%	9.4%	6.2%	90th	287th of 851
Self-employed workers	6.7%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	16th	585th of 846
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,417	$64,552	$93,170	$80,734	6th	724th of 796
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,603	$38,757	$50,666	$44,673	4th	803rd of 849
Population density	22/sq mi	96/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	751st of 852
Healthcare workers	4.4%	10.2%	8.5%	9.7%	2nd	697th of 846
Population	416	53,926	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	767th of 852
Poverty rateStrength	0%	11.1%	9.9%	12.5%	1st	833rd of 837
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	26.7%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	847th of 850
Work from home	0%	8.5%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	845th of 848
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	836th of 846
Diversity index	1.4	11.4	60.7	61.4	1st	811th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	70.5%	83.8%	91%	91%	1st	750th of 836
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.4%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	846th of 852
Housing vacancy	0%	13.5%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	828th of 836
Residents under 18	6.7%	17.5%	21.7%	22%	1st	771st of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,521	$42,514	$54,861	$49,666	1st	800th of 834
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	830th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.270	0.491	0.471	0.483	1st	802nd of 832

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

25–34

35–44

40%

45–54

17%

55–64

14%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

53.7

Under 18

6.7%

65 and over

28.1%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

23.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 156
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 83.3%
Married couples: 45.5%
Living alone: 16.7%
Veterans (of adults): 10.1%
Male / female: 69% / 31%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

63%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24270

$45,417

Washington Co.

$64,552

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,603

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.270

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24270

—

Washington Co.

$214,000

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24270

—

Washington Co.

$854

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 156
Owner-occupied: 93.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

59%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

23%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

44%

Sales

18%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Arts, media and sports

Management

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

44%

Construction

18%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

11%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$24,521

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

44.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24270	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,250	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

59%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 70.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 35.3%
No internet access: 29.5%
Without health insurance: 25.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Mendota
State: Virginia
County: Washington County
Center point: 36.7296° N, 82.2507° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Mendota (unincorporated)4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24270

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24202	Bristol, VA	5.5 mi	12,389	$60,905	$200,200
24224	Castlewood, VA	9.2 mi	5,273	$49,894	$120,200
24271	Nickelsville, VA	9.3 mi	2,525	$58,625	$161,500
24201	Bristol, VA	9.4 mi	15,903	$48,764	$176,500
24203	Bristol, VA · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
24209	Bristol, VA · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
37625	Bristol, TN · PO box	9.9 mi	—	—	—
24205	Bristol, VA · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
24258	Hiltons, VA	10 mi	1,163	$44,659	$122,000
24266	Lebanon, VA	13 mi	8,688	$59,875	$150,800
24210	Abingdon, VA	13 mi	16,814	$62,734	$216,000
37620	Bristol, TN	15 mi	38,494	$56,128	$188,800

Questions about 24270

What city is zip code 24270?

24270 is assigned to Mendota, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24270 in?

24270 is in Washington County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24270?

About 416 people live in 24270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24270 in?

24270 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24270?

The median household income in 24270 is $45,417.

What zip codes are near 24270?

The closest zip codes to 24270 are 24202, 24224, 24271, 24201, 24203.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24270, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.