Zip code 24347: Hiwassee, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24347?

24347 is assigned to Hiwassee, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24347 in?

24347 is mostly in Pulaski County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 24347?

About 1,677 people live in 24347, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24347?

The median household income in 24347 is $55,156.

Q: What zip codes are near 24347?

The closest zip codes to 24347 are 24105, 24324, 24126, 24313, 24380.

Residential delivery areaPulaski CountyEastern Time

Population

1,677

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$160K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$850/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

82 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 24347

24347 is a rural zip code in Hiwassee, Virginia (Pulaski County), covering 82 sq mi of land. About 1,677 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,156 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $850 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; food service; and cleaning and personal care.

How 24347 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate32.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%34th of 837 in VA
Housing vacancy28.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%110th of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate83.2%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%310th of 836 in VA
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min273rd of 799 in VA
Self-employed workers12.4%
79th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%220th of 846 in VA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%431st of 851 in VA
Healthcare workers11.6%
78th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%218th of 846 in VA
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39485th of 849 in VA
Government workers16.5%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%538th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%497th of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%456th of 846 in VA
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%424th of 846 in VA
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%403rd of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate3.7%
28th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%371st of 846 in VA
Per capita income$28,990
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666688th of 849 in VA
Median household income$55,156
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170611th of 796 in VA
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%486th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$37,014
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861689th of 834 in VA
Median home value$159,600
12th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700636th of 782 in VA
Work from home5.8%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%627th of 848 in VA
Median gross rent$850
10th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579470th of 616 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.382
10th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471611th of 832 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.9%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%671st of 850 in VA
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi763rd of 852 in VA
Population1,677
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170553rd of 852 in VA
Diversity index4.2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7777th of 852 in VA
Broadband access70.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%748th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters6.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%686th of 774 in VA

Measure	24347	Pulaski	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Poverty rateWeakness	32.1%	14.4%	9.9%	12.5%	97th	34th of 837
Housing vacancy	28.5%	15.2%	8.7%	10.1%	97th	110th of 836
Homeownership rateStrength	83.2%	73.4%	67.3%	65.2%	85th	310th of 836
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	23.5 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	81st	273rd of 799
Self-employed workers	12.4%	6.4%	8.6%	10%	79th	220th of 846
Veterans	8.1%	8.2%	9.4%	6.2%	78th	431st of 851
Healthcare workers	11.6%	10.6%	8.5%	9.7%	78th	218th of 846
Median age	41.9	46.8	39	38.9	71st	485th of 849
Government workers	16.5%	19.3%	20.5%	14.5%	69th	538th of 846
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	22.9%	16.7%	17.2%	66th	497th of 852
Uninsured rate	5.2%	5.5%	6.9%	8.4%	35th	456th of 846
Tech workers	2.1%	3.1%	6.5%	3.8%	35th	424th of 846
Residents under 18	20%	17.8%	21.7%	22%	31st	403rd of 852
Unemployment rate	3.7%	3.2%	4.3%	5.2%	28th	371st of 846
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,990	$37,242	$50,666	$44,673	16th	688th of 849
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,156	$62,028	$93,170	$80,734	14th	611th of 796
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	1.3%	13.1%	14.1%	14th	486th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,014	$44,916	$54,861	$49,666	14th	689th of 834
Median home value	$159,600	$191,700	$383,700	$332,700	12th	636th of 782
Work from home	5.8%	6.2%	18.3%	15.1%	11th	627th of 848
Median gross rent	$850	$813	$1,579	$1,413	10th	470th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.382	0.464	0.471	0.483	10th	611th of 832
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.9%	20.8%	42.2%	35.7%	9th	671st of 850
Population density	21/sq mi	105/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	763rd of 852
Population	1,677	33,687	8,705,170	334,922,499	2nd	553rd of 852
Diversity index	4.2	19.9	60.7	61.4	1st	777th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	70.7%	81.7%	91%	91%	1st	748th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	6.1%	42.5%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	686th of 774

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

14%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

20%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

20%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 751
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 65%
Married couples: 44.9%
Living alone: 32.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24347

$55,156

Pulaski Co.

$62,028

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,990

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.382

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24347

$159,600

Pulaski Co.

$191,700

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24347

$850

Pulaski Co.

$813

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,051
Owner-occupied: 83.2%
Vacant: 28.5%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 6.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

20%

30–44

37%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Food service

16%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Healthcare

12%

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Management

Engineering and science

Sales

Office and admin

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

0.7%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Other services

14%

Education

14%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Public administration

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,014

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24347	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,508	$74,888
Service	$21,094	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,786	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

42%

Some college

18%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8%
Households with broadband: 70.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 14.6%
No internet access: 24.2%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hiwassee
State: Virginia
County: Pulaski County
Center point: 36.9609° N, 80.6525° W
Land area: 82 sq mi
Water area: 2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24347 spans 3 counties

Pulaski County87% of land
Carroll County9% of land
Montgomery County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Hiwassee (unincorporated)6% of zip
Allisonia (unincorporated)4% of zip
Snowville (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24347

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24105	Indian Valley, VA	4.3 mi	426	$90,114	$185,800
24324	Draper, VA	6.9 mi	2,298	$80,066	$214,000
24126	Newbern, VA · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
24313	Barren Springs, VA	8.7 mi	806	$43,672	$207,500
24380	Willis, VA	11 mi	3,088	$57,778	$224,400
24325	Dugspur, VA	11 mi	979	$70,938	$177,000
24141	Radford, VA	11 mi	21,484	$62,969	$236,400
24301	Pulaski, VA	12 mi	13,567	$57,718	$173,300
24143	Radford, VA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
24149	Riner, VA	13 mi	3,986	$69,753	$204,600
24129	New River, VA	13 mi	114	—	—
24142	Radford, VA	14 mi	2,205	—	—

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Questions about 24347

What city is zip code 24347?

24347 is assigned to Hiwassee, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24347 in?

24347 is mostly in Pulaski County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 24347?

About 1,677 people live in 24347, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24347 in?

24347 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24347?

The median household income in 24347 is $55,156.

What zip codes are near 24347?

The closest zip codes to 24347 are 24105, 24324, 24126, 24313, 24380.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24347, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.