Zip code 24318: Ceres, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24318?

24318 is assigned to Ceres, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24318 in?

24318 is mostly in Bland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24318?

About 376 people live in 24318, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24318?

The median household income in 24318 is $60,815.

Q: What zip codes are near 24318?

The closest zip codes to 24318 are 24608, 24651, 24311, 24368, 24377.

Residential delivery areaBland CountyEastern Time

Population

376

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$57K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

72 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 24318

24318 is a rural zip code in Ceres, Virginia (Bland County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 376 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 53.3 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 $60,815 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $57,000, or 0.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; police and fire protection; and office and administrative support.

How 24318 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 376 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans18.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%42nd of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy66.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%3rd of 836 in VA
Government workers30.9%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%69th of 846 in VA
Median age53.3
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39163rd of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate91.7%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%128th of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate12%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%46th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older27.7%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%184th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers13.6%
86th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%170th of 846 in VA
Average commute30.1 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min335th of 799 in VA
Poverty rate13.6%
64th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%259th of 837 in VA
Median earnings per worker$49,453
54th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861353rd of 834 in VA
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%337th of 852 in VA
Median household income$60,815
21st
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170558th of 796 in VA
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%513th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$22,190
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666796th of 849 in VA
Uninsured rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%724th of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher11.1%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%750th of 850 in VA
Population376
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170776th of 852 in VA
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi846th of 852 in VA
Median home value$57,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700777th of 782 in VA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%777th of 848 in VA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7820th of 852 in VA
Broadband access69.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%757th of 836 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%727th of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%713th of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%648th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.284
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471795th of 832 in VA

Measure	24318	Bland	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Veterans	18.2%	6.8%	9.4%	6.2%	99th	42nd of 851
Housing vacancy	66.7%	26%	8.7%	10.1%	99th	3rd of 836
Government workers	30.9%	17.2%	20.5%	14.5%	98th	69th of 846
Median age	53.3	48.1	39	38.9	97th	163rd of 849
Homeownership rateStrength	91.7%	86.5%	67.3%	65.2%	97th	128th of 836
Unemployment rateWeakness	12%	2.3%	4.3%	5.2%	97th	46th of 846
Residents 65 and older	27.7%	24.9%	16.7%	17.2%	95th	184th of 852
Self-employed workers	13.6%	13.1%	8.6%	10%	86th	170th of 846
Average commute	30.1 min	27.5 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	74th	335th of 799
Poverty rate	13.6%	13.6%	9.9%	12.5%	64th	259th of 837
Median earnings per worker	$49,453	$47,926	$54,861	$49,666	54th	353rd of 834
Residents under 18	21%	13.8%	21.7%	22%	40th	337th of 852
Median household income	$60,815	$61,216	$93,170	$80,734	21st	558th of 796
Healthcare workers	7.3%	8.3%	8.5%	9.7%	19th	513th of 846
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,190	$30,833	$50,666	$44,673	5th	796th of 849
Uninsured rateStrength	1.9%	5%	6.9%	8.4%	5th	724th of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.1%	18.4%	42.2%	35.7%	4th	750th of 850
Population	376	6,199	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	776th of 852
Population density	5/sq mi	17/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	846th of 852
Median home value	$57,000	$152,100	$383,700	$332,700	1st	777th of 782
Work from home	0%	10.3%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	777th of 848
Diversity index	0	13.5	60.7	61.4	1st	820th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	69.7%	70.5%	91%	91%	1st	757th of 836
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	727th of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	0%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	713th of 774
Tech workers	0%	2.4%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	648th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.284	0.414	0.471	0.483	1st	795th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

21%

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.3

Under 18

21%

65 and over

27.7%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 145
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 64.8%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 18.2%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

52%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24318

$60,815

Bland Co.

$61,216

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,190

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.284

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24318

$57,000

Bland Co.

$152,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24318

—

Bland Co.

$644

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 436
Owner-occupied: 91.7%
Vacant: 66.7%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 0.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

20–29

30%

30–44

24%

45–59

35%

60+

Average commute

30.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

42%

Police and fire

13%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

31%

Manufacturing

30%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Retail

10%

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$49,453

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24318	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,781	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,583	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

37%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 69.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.3%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 1.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ceres
State: Virginia
County: Bland County
Center point: 36.9960° N, 81.3871° W
Land area: 72 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24318 spans 2 counties

Bland County66% of land
Smyth County34% of land

Zip codes near 24318

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24608	Burkes Garden, VA · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
24651	Tazewell, VA	8.4 mi	5,982	$44,072	$119,900
24311	Atkins, VA	8.5 mi	1,526	$48,516	$93,100
24368	Rural Retreat, VA	8.6 mi	5,574	$73,614	$170,100
24377	Tannersville, VA	10 mi	569	$57,115	—
24630	North Tazewell, VA	13 mi	5,307	$57,254	$107,100
24323	Crockett, VA	14 mi	798	$52,167	$135,600
24619	Horsepen, VA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
24354	Marion, VA	15 mi	13,001	$44,502	$158,100
24314	Bastian, VA	15 mi	1,324	$85,417	$159,300
24375	Sugar Grove, VA	16 mi	1,711	$53,571	$75,200
24382	Wytheville, VA	16 mi	14,582	$57,509	$163,300

Questions about 24318

What city is zip code 24318?

24318 is assigned to Ceres, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24318 in?

24318 is mostly in Bland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24318?

About 376 people live in 24318, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24318 in?

24318 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24318?

The median household income in 24318 is $60,815.

What zip codes are near 24318?

The closest zip codes to 24318 are 24608, 24651, 24311, 24368, 24377.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24318, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.