Zip code 24360: Max Meadows, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24360
24360 is a small-town zip code in Max Meadows, Virginia (Wythe County), covering 92 sq mi of land. About 5,750 people live here, or 62 per square mile. The median resident is 50.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $54,792 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $210,600, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $921 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and management.
How 24360 compares
- Median age50.195thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39235th of 849 in VA
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47145th of 832 in VA
- 89thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%286th of 852 in VA
- Homeownership rate83.5%86thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%302nd of 836 in VA
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%96th of 846 in VA
- Average commute30.7 min77thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min311th of 799 in VA
- Poverty rate13%61stU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%282nd of 837 in VA
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%600th of 851 in VA
- Government workers14.3%55thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%631st of 846 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$48,18950thU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861403rd of 834 in VA
- Per capita income$39,63748thU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666402nd of 849 in VA
- 43rdU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%372nd of 846 in VA
- Tech workers2.4%41stU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%398th of 846 in VA
- 40thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%414th of 846 in VA
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%337th of 774 in VA
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%458th of 846 in VA
- Housing vacancy4.5%28thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%655th of 836 in VA
- Median home value$210,60023rdU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700526th of 782 in VA
- Broadband access87.8%22ndU.S. 91% · VA 91%419th of 836 in VA
- 15thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579428th of 616 in VA
- Residents under 1817.3%15thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%554th of 852 in VA
- Median household income$54,79214thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170618th of 796 in VA
- Work from home6.6%14thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%602nd of 848 in VA
- Population5,7509thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170327th of 852 in VA
- Population density62/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi503rd of 852 in VA
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%715th of 850 in VA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%658th of 852 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7749th of 852 in VA
| Measure | 24360 | Wythe | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 46 | 39 | 38.9 | 235th of 849 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.526 | 0.480 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 45th of 832 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.9% | 22.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 286th of 852 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.5% | 77% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 302nd of 836 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.9% | 4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 96th of 846 | |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 24.3 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 311th of 799 | |
| Poverty rate | 13% | 15.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 282nd of 837 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 600th of 851 | |
| Government workers | 14.3% | 16.8% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 631st of 846 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,189 | $41,535 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 403rd of 834 | |
| Per capita income | $39,637 | $34,875 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 402nd of 849 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 372nd of 846 | |
| Tech workers | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 398th of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.6% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 10% | 414th of 846 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.9% | 49.8% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 337th of 774 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 458th of 846 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.5% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 655th of 836 | |
| Median home value | $210,600 | $171,200 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 526th of 782 | |
| Broadband access | 87.8% | 82.9% | 91% | 91% | 419th of 836 | |
| Median gross rent | $921 | $764 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 428th of 616 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.3% | 19.4% | 21.7% | 22% | 554th of 852 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $54,792 | $57,745 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 618th of 796 | |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 602nd of 848 | |
| Population | 5,750 | 28,188 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 327th of 852 | |
| Population density | 62/sq mi | 61/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 503rd of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.9% | 19.4% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 715th of 850 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 1.4% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 658th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 6.5 | 13.6 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 749th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black1.0%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial0.6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,594
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 63.3%
- Married couples
- 56.1%
- Living alone
- 34.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,717
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 43.1%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (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 | 24360 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,797 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,218 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,106 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $85,179 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,996 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.5%
- Households with broadband
- 87.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 52.3%
- No internet access
- 7%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Max Meadows
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Wythe County
- Center point
- 36.9406° N, 80.9090° W
- Land area
- 92 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
24360 spans 2 counties
- Wythe County99% of land
- Carroll County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fort Chiswell (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24360
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24313 | Barren Springs, VA | 6.5 mi | $43,672 |
| 24312 | Austinville, VA | 7.5 mi | $48,235 |
| 24324 | Draper, VA | 7.7 mi | $80,066 |
| 24301 | Pulaski, VA | 9.9 mi | $57,718 |
| 24350 | Ivanhoe, VA | 10 mi | $54,219 |
| 24382 | Wytheville, VA | 11 mi | $57,509 |
| 24347 | Hiwassee, VA | 14 mi | $55,156 |
| 24322 | Cripple Creek, VA | 15 mi | $48,482 |
| 24126 | Newbern, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 24381 | Woodlawn, VA | 16 mi | $65,109 |
| 24315 | Bland, VA | 16 mi | $62,708 |
| 24330 | Fries, VA | 17 mi | $47,478 |
Zip codes like 24360 elsewhere
Questions about 24360
What city is zip code 24360?
24360 is assigned to Max Meadows, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24360 in?
24360 is mostly in Wythe County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 24360?
About 5,750 people live in 24360, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24360 in?
24360 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24360?
The median household income in 24360 is $54,792.
What zip codes are near 24360?
The closest zip codes to 24360 are 24313, 24312, 24324, 24301, 24350.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24360, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.