Zip code 24370: Saltville, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24370?

24370 is assigned to Saltville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24370 in?

24370 is mostly in Smyth County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24370?

About 5,766 people live in 24370, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24370?

The median household income in 24370 is $48,787.

Q: What zip codes are near 24370?

The closest zip codes to 24370 are 24316, 24377, 24609, 24354, 24637.

Residential delivery areaSmyth CountyEastern Time

Population

5,766

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$104K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$747/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

152 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 24370

24370 is a rural zip code in Saltville, Virginia (Smyth County), covering 152 sq mi of land. About 5,766 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,787 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $747 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 24370 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%129th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy17.9%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%265th of 836 in VA
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39348th of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older22.7%
86th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%338th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.492
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47199th of 832 in VA
Government workers20%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%352nd of 846 in VA
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%134th of 837 in VA
Homeownership rate76.2%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%461st of 836 in VA
Average commute28.3 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min399th of 799 in VA
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%576th of 851 in VA
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%257th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%379th of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%433rd of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters46.3%
33rd
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%366th of 774 in VA
Median earnings per worker$42,588
31st
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861545th of 834 in VA
Per capita income$29,844
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666660th of 849 in VA
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%520th of 852 in VA
Population5,766
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170326th of 852 in VA
Median household income$48,787
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170688th of 796 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%690th of 850 in VA
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi633rd of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$747
4th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579550th of 616 in VA
Median home value$104,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700742nd of 782 in VA
Broadband access76.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%693rd of 836 in VA
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%680th of 852 in VA
Work from home1.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%736th of 848 in VA
Diversity index1.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7806th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%809th of 846 in VA

Measure	24370	Smyth	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	14%	13.2%	8.5%	9.7%	92nd	129th of 846
Housing vacancy	17.9%	16.1%	8.7%	10.1%	91st	265th of 836
Median age	45.8	46.4	39	38.9	88th	348th of 849
Residents 65 and older	22.7%	23%	16.7%	17.2%	86th	338th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.492	0.472	0.471	0.483	86th	99th of 832
Government workers	20%	18.9%	20.5%	14.5%	84th	352nd of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	16.8%	9.9%	12.5%	81st	134th of 837
Homeownership rate	76.2%	71%	67.3%	65.2%	70th	461st of 836
Average commute	28.3 min	22.2 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	64th	399th of 799
Veterans	6.5%	6.9%	9.4%	6.2%	59th	576th of 851
Unemployment rate	4.7%	3.1%	4.3%	5.2%	47th	257th of 846
Uninsured rate	6.1%	5.5%	6.9%	8.4%	44th	379th of 846
Self-employed workers	8.4%	7%	8.6%	10%	38th	433rd of 846
Rent-burdened renters	46.3%	44.5%	48.5%	51.1%	33rd	366th of 774
Median earnings per worker	$42,588	$40,797	$54,861	$49,666	31st	545th of 834
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,844	$30,460	$50,666	$44,673	18th	660th of 849
Residents under 18	17.9%	19.3%	21.7%	22%	18th	520th of 852
Population	5,766	29,420	8,705,170	334,922,499	9th	326th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,787	$49,883	$93,170	$80,734	8th	688th of 796
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.1%	16.8%	42.2%	35.7%	8th	690th of 850
Population density	38/sq mi	65/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	633rd of 852
Median gross rent	$747	$731	$1,579	$1,413	4th	550th of 616
Median home value	$104,300	$139,600	$383,700	$332,700	3rd	742nd of 782
Broadband accessWeakness	76.3%	80.2%	91%	91%	2nd	693rd of 836
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	1.4%	13.1%	14.1%	2nd	680th of 852
Work from home	1.9%	6.1%	18.3%	15.1%	1st	736th of 848
Diversity index	1.9	12.7	60.7	61.4	1st	806th of 852
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	809th 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

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

22.7%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

1.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,412
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63%
Married couples: 46.9%
Living alone: 31%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24370

$48,787

Smyth Co.

$49,883

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,844

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.492

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24370

$104,300

Smyth Co.

$139,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24370

$747

Smyth Co.

$731

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,938
Owner-occupied: 76.2%
Vacant: 17.9%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.8%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

22%

20–29

14%

30–44

36%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

28.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

17%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

11%

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

13%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$42,588

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24370	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,917	$74,888
Service	$26,607	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,946	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,458	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,544	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

49%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 76.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.1%
No internet access: 18.8%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Saltville
State: Virginia
County: Smyth County
Center point: 36.9114° N, 81.6898° W
Land area: 152 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24370 spans 2 counties

Smyth County80% of land
Washington County20% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Saltville5% of zip
Allison Gap (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24370

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24316	Broadford, VA	3.3 mi	46	—	—
24377	Tannersville, VA	9.2 mi	569	$57,115	—
24609	Cedar Bluff, VA	9.2 mi	6,923	$53,958	$157,900
24354	Marion, VA	10 mi	13,001	$44,502	$158,100
24637	Pounding Mill, VA	10 mi	3,778	$57,112	$161,700
24319	Chilhowie, VA	11 mi	6,997	$52,721	$156,700
24340	Glade Spring, VA	12 mi	6,111	$70,950	$184,000
24327	Emory, VA	12 mi	598	—	—
24361	Meadowview, VA	13 mi	4,484	$70,556	$195,400
24280	Rosedale, VA	14 mi	784	$72,647	$259,300
24641	Richlands, VA	15 mi	5,446	$35,531	$107,600
24651	Tazewell, VA	15 mi	5,982	$44,072	$119,900

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Questions about 24370

What city is zip code 24370?

24370 is assigned to Saltville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24370 in?

24370 is mostly in Smyth County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24370?

About 5,766 people live in 24370, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24370 in?

24370 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24370?

The median household income in 24370 is $48,787.

What zip codes are near 24370?

The closest zip codes to 24370 are 24316, 24377, 24609, 24354, 24637.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24370, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.