Zip code 24271: Nickelsville, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24271?

24271 is assigned to Nickelsville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24271 in?

24271 is mostly in Scott County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24271?

About 2,525 people live in 24271, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24271?

The median household income in 24271 is $58,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 24271?

The closest zip codes to 24271 are 24258, 24245, 24270, 24250, 24224.

Residential delivery areaScott CountyEastern Time

Population

2,525

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$162K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$722/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

64 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

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

About 24271

24271 is a rural zip code in Nickelsville, Virginia (Scott County), covering 64 sq mi of land. About 2,525 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 53.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,625 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $161,500, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $722 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 24271 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers20.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%45th of 846 in VA
Median age53.1
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39169th of 849 in VA
Average commute37.1 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min122nd of 799 in VA
Housing vacancy23.2%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%173rd of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older27.7%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%185th of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate83.6%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%299th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate17%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%163rd of 837 in VA
Government workers17.4%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%485th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$57,768
72nd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861211th of 834 in VA
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%565th of 851 in VA
Self-employed workers9%
46th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%390th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471334th of 832 in VA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%506th of 846 in VA
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%466th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$32,610
26th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666582nd of 849 in VA
Unemployment rate3.4%
23rd
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%414th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters41.9%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%443rd of 774 in VA
Median household income$58,625
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170575th of 796 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.5%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%569th of 850 in VA
Median home value$161,500
12th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700628th of 782 in VA
Residents under 1815.6%
9th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%612th of 852 in VA
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi622nd of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%624th of 852 in VA
Population2,525
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170459th of 852 in VA
Work from home3.9%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%694th of 848 in VA
Broadband access79.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%636th of 836 in VA
Median gross rent$722
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579563rd of 616 in VA
Diversity index2.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7796th of 852 in VA

Measure	24271	Scott	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	20.2%	11.4%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	45th of 846
Median age	53.1	47.7	39	38.9	97th	169th of 849
Average commuteWeakness	37.1 min	29 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	95th	122nd of 799
Housing vacancy	23.2%	22.5%	8.7%	10.1%	95th	173rd of 836
Residents 65 and older	27.7%	25.3%	16.7%	17.2%	95th	185th of 852
Homeownership rateStrength	83.6%	77%	67.3%	65.2%	86th	299th of 836
Poverty rate	17%	20.2%	9.9%	12.5%	77th	163rd of 837
Government workers	17.4%	19.8%	20.5%	14.5%	74th	485th of 846
Median earnings per worker	$57,768	$44,420	$54,861	$49,666	72nd	211th of 834
Veterans	6.6%	6.1%	9.4%	6.2%	61st	565th of 851
Self-employed workers	9%	6.4%	8.6%	10%	46th	390th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.476	0.471	0.483	45th	334th of 832
Uninsured rate	4.7%	5.9%	6.9%	8.4%	29th	506th of 846
Tech workers	1.7%	1.1%	6.5%	3.8%	27th	466th of 846
Per capita income	$32,610	$28,852	$50,666	$44,673	26th	582nd of 849
Unemployment rate	3.4%	2.8%	4.3%	5.2%	23rd	414th of 846
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.9%	50.6%	48.5%	51.1%	20th	443rd of 774
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,625	$46,349	$93,170	$80,734	19th	575th of 796
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.5%	15.6%	42.2%	35.7%	19th	569th of 850
Median home value	$161,500	$143,000	$383,700	$332,700	12th	628th of 782
Residents under 18	15.6%	17.8%	21.7%	22%	9th	612th of 852
Population density	40/sq mi	40/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	622nd of 852
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	0.7%	13.1%	14.1%	5th	624th of 852
Population	2,525	21,479	8,705,170	334,922,499	4th	459th of 852
Work from home	3.9%	5.8%	18.3%	15.1%	4th	694th of 848
Broadband accessWeakness	79.2%	77.7%	91%	91%	4th	636th of 836
Median gross rent	$722	$699	$1,579	$1,413	3rd	563rd of 616
Diversity index	2.9	8.9	60.7	61.4	1st	796th 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

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

20%

55–64

20%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.1

Under 18

15.6%

65 and over

27.7%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

2.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

23.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,133
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 71.5%
Married couples: 61.3%
Living alone: 25.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24271

$58,625

Scott Co.

$46,349

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,610

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24271

$161,500

Scott Co.

$143,000

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24271

$722

Scott Co.

$699

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,476
Owner-occupied: 83.6%
Vacant: 23.2%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.5%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

16%

30–44

33%

45–59

23%

60+

13%

Average commute

37.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

25%

Healthcare

20%

Office and admin

11%

Management

Production

Business and finance

Food service

Sales

Education

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

0.4%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Construction

20%

Manufacturing

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Education

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$57,768

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24271	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,596	$74,888
Service	$23,688	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,565	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$79,764	$49,199
Production and transportation	$73,816	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

36%

Some college

17%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 79.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.8%
No internet access: 17.1%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Nickelsville
State: Virginia
County: Scott County
Center point: 36.7488° N, 82.4172° W
Land area: 64 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24271 spans 2 counties

Scott County99% of land
Russell County1% of land

Zip codes near 24271

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24258	Hiltons, VA	6.9 mi	1,163	$44,659	$122,000
24245	Dungannon, VA	8.1 mi	1,053	$36,008	$109,400
24270	Mendota, VA	9.3 mi	416	$45,417	—
24250	Fort Blackmore, VA	9.5 mi	1,268	$43,465	$78,900
24224	Castlewood, VA	11 mi	5,273	$49,894	$120,200
24251	Gate City, VA	12 mi	7,937	$44,505	$159,100
24290	Weber City, VA	12 mi	2,274	$60,923	$175,800
24202	Bristol, VA	13 mi	12,389	$60,905	$200,200
24283	Saint Paul, VA	14 mi	1,832	$40,402	$114,200
37665	Kingsport, TN	15 mi	4,741	$50,991	$134,400
24230	Coeburn, VA	15 mi	6,900	$48,573	$101,600
37617	Blountville, TN	16 mi	14,744	$64,764	$247,700

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Questions about 24271

What city is zip code 24271?

24271 is assigned to Nickelsville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24271 in?

24271 is mostly in Scott County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24271?

About 2,525 people live in 24271, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24271 in?

24271 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24271?

The median household income in 24271 is $58,625.

What zip codes are near 24271?

The closest zip codes to 24271 are 24258, 24245, 24270, 24250, 24224.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24271, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.