Zip code 24323: Crockett, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24323
24323 is a rural zip code in Crockett, Virginia (Wythe County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 798 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 32.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $52,167 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $135,600, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.
How 24323 compares
- Residents under 1833.5%99thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%17th of 852 in VA
- Homeownership rate86.4%91stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%229th of 836 in VA
- Government workers17.8%75thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%470th of 846 in VA
- Uninsured rate7.3%54thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%284th of 846 in VA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%614th of 851 in VA
- 42ndU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%632nd of 852 in VA
- Broadband access89.8%33rdU.S. 91% · VA 91%353rd of 836 in VA
- Average commute22.5 min26thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min646th of 799 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$39,89621stU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861625th of 834 in VA
- Per capita income$29,40017thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666680th of 849 in VA
- 17thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471538th of 832 in VA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%486th of 846 in VA
- Median household income$52,16711thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170649th of 796 in VA
- Work from home5.9%11thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%624th of 848 in VA
- Median age32.28thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39790th of 849 in VA
- Median home value$135,6007thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700693rd of 782 in VA
- Population density40/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi621st of 852 in VA
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%728th of 850 in VA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%657th of 852 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7770th of 852 in VA
- Population7981stU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170682nd of 852 in VA
- Poverty rate2.4%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%756th of 837 in VA
- 1stU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%830th of 836 in VA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%837th of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%733rd of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%775th of 846 in VA
| Measure | 24323 | Wythe | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 33.5% | 19.4% | 21.7% | 22% | 17th of 852 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 86.4% | 77% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 229th of 836 | |
| Government workers | 17.8% | 16.8% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 470th of 846 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.3% | 6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 284th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 614th of 851 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.5% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 632nd of 852 | |
| Broadband access | 89.8% | 82.9% | 91% | 91% | 353rd of 836 | |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 24.3 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 646th of 799 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $39,896 | $41,535 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 625th of 834 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,400 | $34,875 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 680th of 849 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.395 | 0.480 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 538th of 832 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.9% | 4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 486th of 846 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,167 | $57,745 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 649th of 796 | |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 624th of 848 | |
| Median age | 32.2 | 46 | 39 | 38.9 | 790th of 849 | |
| Median home value | $135,600 | $171,200 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 693rd of 782 | |
| Population density | 40/sq mi | 61/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 621st of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.4% | 19.4% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 728th of 850 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 1.4% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 657th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 4.9 | 13.6 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 770th of 852 | |
| Population | 798 | 28,188 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 682nd of 852 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.4% | 15.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 756th of 837 | |
| Housing vacancy | 0% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 830th of 836 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 837th of 846 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 733rd of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 1.3% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 10% | 775th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 332
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.2%
- Married couples
- 52.4%
- Living alone
- 35.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 332
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Vacant
- 0%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24323 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $56,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,625 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,281 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,264 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.3%
- Households with broadband
- 89.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 61.7%
- No internet access
- 8.4%
- Without health insurance
- 7.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Crockett
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Wythe County
- Center point
- 36.8658° N, 81.2047° W
- Land area
- 20 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 24323
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24368 | Rural Retreat, VA | 5.6 mi | $73,614 |
| 24374 | Speedwell, VA | 5.7 mi | — |
| 24322 | Cripple Creek, VA | 6.8 mi | $48,482 |
| 24382 | Wytheville, VA | 8 mi | $57,509 |
| 24326 | Elk Creek, VA | 9.9 mi | $42,400 |
| 24311 | Atkins, VA | 11 mi | $48,516 |
| 24375 | Sugar Grove, VA | 12 mi | $53,571 |
| 24350 | Ivanhoe, VA | 12 mi | $54,219 |
| 24318 | Ceres, VA | 14 mi | $60,815 |
| 24330 | Fries, VA | 14 mi | $47,478 |
| 24348 | Independence, VA | 15 mi | $44,829 |
| 24378 | Troutdale, VA | 17 mi | $49,157 |
Questions about 24323
What city is zip code 24323?
24323 is assigned to Crockett, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24323 in?
24323 is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of 24323?
About 798 people live in 24323, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24323 in?
24323 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24323?
The median household income in 24323 is $52,167.
What zip codes are near 24323?
The closest zip codes to 24323 are 24368, 24374, 24322, 24382, 24326.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24323, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.