Zip code 24374: Speedwell, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24374?

24374 is assigned to Speedwell, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24374 in?

24374 is in Wythe County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24374?

About 411 people live in 24374, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 24374?

The closest zip codes to 24374 are 24326, 24323, 24322, 24368, 24348.

Residential delivery areaWythe CountyEastern Time

Population

411

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 24374

24374 is a rural zip code in Speedwell, Virginia (Wythe County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 411 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 66.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.4 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 24374 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 411 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age66.3
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 3914th of 849 in VA
Veterans22.1%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%22nd of 851 in VA
Rent-burdened renters78.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%71st of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older63.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%11th of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy18.5%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%256th of 836 in VA
Homeownership rate85.5%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%251st of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%172nd of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate13.4%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%75th of 846 in VA
Government workers17.4%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%486th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$56,250
69th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861228th of 834 in VA
Per capita income$44,588
62nd
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666299th of 849 in VA
Work from home14.2%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%309th of 848 in VA
Poverty rate6.6%
22nd
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%564th of 837 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%683rd of 850 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.376
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471636th of 832 in VA
Average commute17.4 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min758th of 799 in VA
Broadband access79.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%635th of 836 in VA
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi796th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%720th of 846 in VA
Population411
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170768th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%840th of 846 in VA
Diversity index3.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7793rd of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%852nd of 852 in VA
Residents under 185.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%784th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%839th of 846 in VA

Measure	24374	Wythe	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	66.3	46	39	38.9	99th	14th of 849
Veterans	22.1%	7.2%	9.4%	6.2%	99th	22nd of 851
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	78.9%	49.8%	48.5%	51.1%	99th	71st of 774
Residents 65 and older	63.5%	22.3%	16.7%	17.2%	99th	11th of 852
Housing vacancy	18.5%	10.7%	8.7%	10.1%	92nd	256th of 836
Homeownership rateStrength	85.5%	77%	67.3%	65.2%	90th	251st of 836
Healthcare workers	12.6%	8.2%	8.5%	9.7%	86th	172nd of 846
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.4%	6%	6.9%	8.4%	84th	75th of 846
Government workers	17.4%	16.8%	20.5%	14.5%	74th	486th of 846
Median earnings per worker	$56,250	$41,535	$54,861	$49,666	69th	228th of 834
Per capita income	$44,588	$34,875	$50,666	$44,673	62nd	299th of 849
Work from home	14.2%	7%	18.3%	15.1%	57th	309th of 848
Poverty rate	6.6%	15.2%	9.9%	12.5%	22nd	564th of 837
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.4%	19.4%	42.2%	35.7%	8th	683rd of 850
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.376	0.480	0.471	0.483	8th	636th of 832
Average commuteStrength	17.4 min	24.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	4th	758th of 799
Broadband accessWeakness	79.3%	82.9%	91%	91%	4th	635th of 836
Population density	16/sq mi	61/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	796th of 852
Self-employed workers	3.9%	8.2%	8.6%	10%	2nd	720th of 846
Population	411	28,188	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	768th of 852
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	840th of 846
Diversity index	3.3	13.6	60.7	61.4	1st	793rd of 852
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.4%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	852nd of 852
Residents under 18	5.4%	19.4%	21.7%	22%	1st	784th of 852
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	839th 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

56%

65–74

75+

Median age

66.3

Under 18

5.4%

65 and over

63.5%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

3.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 290
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 47.6%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 52.4%
Veterans (of adults): 22.1%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

34%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24374

—

Wythe Co.

$57,745

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,588

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.376

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24374

—

Wythe Co.

$171,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24374

—

Wythe Co.

$764

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 356
Owner-occupied: 85.5%
Vacant: 18.5%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 78.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 78.9%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

25%

20–29

30–44

36%

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

31%

Construction and repair

18%

Healthcare

13%

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Admin, support and management

26%

Construction

22%

Finance, insurance and real estate

16%

Manufacturing

12%

Public administration

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$56,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24374	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$14,693	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,948	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

23%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 79.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 26.9%
No internet access: 20.7%
Without health insurance: 13.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Speedwell
State: Virginia
County: Wythe County
Center point: 36.7838° N, 81.2204° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24374

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24326	Elk Creek, VA	4.5 mi	858	$42,400	$150,900
24323	Crockett, VA	5.7 mi	798	$52,167	$135,600
24322	Cripple Creek, VA	6 mi	124	$48,482	$651,800
24368	Rural Retreat, VA	8.8 mi	5,574	$73,614	$170,100
24348	Independence, VA	9.1 mi	4,855	$44,829	$155,500
24375	Sugar Grove, VA	9.5 mi	1,711	$53,571	$75,200
24330	Fries, VA	12 mi	2,982	$47,478	$128,600
24311	Atkins, VA	12 mi	1,526	$48,516	$93,100
24378	Troutdale, VA	13 mi	1,056	$49,157	$110,500
24350	Ivanhoe, VA	13 mi	1,130	$54,219	$97,400
24382	Wytheville, VA	13 mi	14,582	$57,509	$163,300
24363	Mouth Of Wilson, VA	15 mi	1,031	$47,708	$161,500

Questions about 24374

What city is zip code 24374?

24374 is assigned to Speedwell, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24374 in?

24374 is in Wythe County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24374?

About 411 people live in 24374, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24374 in?

24374 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 24374?

The closest zip codes to 24374 are 24326, 24323, 24322, 24368, 24348.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24374, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.