Zip code 24292: Whitetop, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24292?

24292 is assigned to Whitetop, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24292 in?

24292 is in Grayson County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24292?

About 555 people live in 24292, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24292?

The median household income in 24292 is $36,134.

Q: What zip codes are near 24292?

The closest zip codes to 24292 are 24236, 28643, 37680, 24319, 24363.

Residential delivery areaGrayson CountyEastern Time

Population

555

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$76K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 24292

24292 is a rural zip code in Whitetop, Virginia (Grayson County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 555 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 41.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,134 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $76,400, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 24292 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate42.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%14th of 837 in VA
Healthcare workers25.7%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%22nd of 846 in VA
Average commute41.4 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min61st of 799 in VA
Residents under 1831.7%
98th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%23rd of 852 in VA
Veterans11.1%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%226th of 851 in VA
Residents 65 and older25.8%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%240th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy15.9%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%321st of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate77.3%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%437th of 836 in VA
Median age41.2
66th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39514th of 849 in VA
Government workers13.7%
50th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%654th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate5.6%
39th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%416th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters39%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%480th of 774 in VA
Broadband access83.6%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%538th of 836 in VA
Median earnings per worker$34,922
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861728th of 834 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471681st of 832 in VA
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi754th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers4.6%
3rd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%699th of 846 in VA
Median household income$36,134
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170774th of 796 in VA
Population555
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170729th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$18,011
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666817th of 849 in VA
Median home value$76,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700769th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher6.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%804th of 850 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%805th of 848 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%758th of 846 in VA
Diversity index0.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7813th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%775th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%712th of 846 in VA

Measure	24292	Grayson	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Poverty rateWeakness	42.5%	16.5%	9.9%	12.5%	99th	14th of 837
Healthcare workers	25.7%	13.9%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	22nd of 846
Average commuteWeakness	41.4 min	28.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	98th	61st of 799
Residents under 18	31.7%	16.2%	21.7%	22%	98th	23rd of 852
Veterans	11.1%	7.4%	9.4%	6.2%	93rd	226th of 851
Residents 65 and older	25.8%	26%	16.7%	17.2%	93rd	240th of 852
Housing vacancy	15.9%	29.3%	8.7%	10.1%	88th	321st of 836
Homeownership rate	77.3%	80.4%	67.3%	65.2%	72nd	437th of 836
Median age	41.2	48.4	39	38.9	66th	514th of 849
Government workers	13.7%	21.6%	20.5%	14.5%	50th	654th of 846
Uninsured rate	5.6%	7.6%	6.9%	8.4%	39th	416th of 846
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39%	52.4%	48.5%	51.1%	14th	480th of 774
Broadband accessWeakness	83.6%	81.1%	91%	91%	9th	538th of 836
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,922	$38,245	$54,861	$49,666	8th	728th of 834
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.501	0.471	0.483	4th	681st of 832
Population density	21/sq mi	35/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	754th of 852
Self-employed workers	4.6%	7.5%	8.6%	10%	3rd	699th of 846
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,134	$47,730	$93,170	$80,734	2nd	774th of 796
Population	555	15,287	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	729th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,011	$31,205	$50,666	$44,673	1st	817th of 849
Median home value	$76,400	$150,100	$383,700	$332,700	1st	769th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.8%	15.5%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	804th of 850
Work from home	0%	5.2%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	805th of 848
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.6%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	758th of 846
Diversity index	0.7	23.4	60.7	61.4	1st	813th of 852
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	775th of 852
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	712th 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

23%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

21%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.2

Under 18

31.7%

65 and over

25.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

0.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

33.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 207
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 65.2%
Married couples: 49.8%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 11.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

51%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24292

$36,134

Grayson Co.

$47,730

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,011

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

42.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24292

$76,400

Grayson Co.

$150,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24292

—

Grayson Co.

$765

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

46%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 246
Owner-occupied: 77.3%
Vacant: 15.9%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

24%

45–59

63%

60+

Average commute

41.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

26%

Healthcare

26%

Construction and repair

22%

Management

Office and admin

Food service

Engineering and science

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

27%

Retail

24%

Manufacturing

14%

Construction

13%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,922

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24292	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,833	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,985	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

46%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 83.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.7%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 5.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Whitetop
State: Virginia
County: Grayson County
Center point: 36.6247° N, 81.5955° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24292

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24236	Damascus, VA	7.2 mi	3,109	$28,983	$139,300
28643	Lansing, NC	7.3 mi	3,615	$44,509	$149,500
37680	Laurel Bloomery, TN	8 mi	897	$48,324	$336,500
24319	Chilhowie, VA	10 mi	6,997	$52,721	$156,700
24363	Mouth Of Wilson, VA	11 mi	1,031	$47,708	$161,500
28693	Warrensville, NC	11 mi	1,071	$62,596	$171,800
24378	Troutdale, VA	11 mi	1,056	$49,157	$110,500
28615	Creston, NC	11 mi	1,878	$51,653	$152,600
28631	Grassy Creek, NC	12 mi	684	—	—
24340	Glade Spring, VA	13 mi	6,111	$70,950	$184,000
24354	Marion, VA	14 mi	13,001	$44,502	$158,100
24375	Sugar Grove, VA	15 mi	1,711	$53,571	$75,200

Questions about 24292

What city is zip code 24292?

24292 is assigned to Whitetop, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24292 in?

24292 is in Grayson County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24292?

About 555 people live in 24292, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24292 in?

24292 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24292?

The median household income in 24292 is $36,134.

What zip codes are near 24292?

The closest zip codes to 24292 are 24236, 28643, 37680, 24319, 24363.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24292, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.