Zip code 24602: Bandy, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24602?

24602 is assigned to Bandy, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24602 in?

24602 is in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24602?

About 1,213 people live in 24602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24602?

The median household income in 24602 is $45,150.

Q: What zip codes are near 24602?

The closest zip codes to 24602 are 24601, 24815, 24894, 24619, 24866.

Residential delivery areaTazewell CountyEastern Time

Population

1,213

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$89K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

53 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

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

About 24602

24602 is a rural zip code in Bandy, Virginia (Tazewell County), covering 53 sq mi of land. About 1,213 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 48.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,150 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $88,800, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; food service; and transportation and moving goods.

How 24602 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy36.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%61st of 836 in VA
Median age48.3
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39267th of 849 in VA
Government workers23.7%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%219th of 846 in VA
Average commute31.9 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min266th of 799 in VA
Work from home16.2%
66th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%264th of 848 in VA
Uninsured rate6.7%
49th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%336th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate66.2%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%647th of 836 in VA
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%651st of 851 in VA
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%371st of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older15.5%
42nd
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%631st of 852 in VA
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%381st of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers8.2%
35th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%444th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate6.3%
21st
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%581st of 837 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.384
11th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471598th of 832 in VA
Median earnings per worker$34,181
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861741st of 834 in VA
Median household income$45,150
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170727th of 796 in VA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%611th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$22,482
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666792nd of 849 in VA
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi740th of 852 in VA
Diversity index7.8
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7742nd of 852 in VA
Population1,213
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170612th of 852 in VA
Median home value$88,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700760th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher6.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%803rd of 850 in VA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%832nd of 846 in VA
Broadband access49.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%825th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%772nd of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%821st of 846 in VA

Measure	24602	Tazewell	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Housing vacancy	36.5%	17.6%	8.7%	10.1%	99th	61st of 836
Median age	48.3	45	39	38.9	93rd	267th of 849
Government workers	23.7%	18.9%	20.5%	14.5%	93rd	219th of 846
Average commuteWeakness	31.9 min	27.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	83rd	266th of 799
Work from home	16.2%	7%	18.3%	15.1%	66th	264th of 848
Uninsured rate	6.7%	4.1%	6.9%	8.4%	49th	336th of 846
Homeownership rate	66.2%	74.4%	67.3%	65.2%	44th	647th of 836
Veterans	5.4%	6.8%	9.4%	6.2%	44th	651st of 851
Healthcare workers	9%	11.2%	8.5%	9.7%	43rd	371st of 846
Residents 65 and older	15.5%	23.8%	16.7%	17.2%	42nd	631st of 852
Residents under 18	20.4%	20%	21.7%	22%	35th	381st of 852
Self-employed workers	8.2%	7.4%	8.6%	10%	35th	444th of 846
Poverty rate	6.3%	18.5%	9.9%	12.5%	21st	581st of 837
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.384	0.473	0.471	0.483	11th	598th of 832
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,181	$41,475	$54,861	$49,666	7th	741st of 834
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,150	$47,313	$93,170	$80,734	6th	727th of 796
Foreign-born residents	1%	1.3%	13.1%	14.1%	6th	611th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,482	$29,519	$50,666	$44,673	5th	792nd of 849
Population density	23/sq mi	76/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	740th of 852
Diversity index	7.8	13.8	60.7	61.4	3rd	742nd of 852
Population	1,213	39,624	8,705,170	334,922,499	2nd	612th of 852
Median home value	$88,800	$118,300	$383,700	$332,700	1st	760th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.9%	16.6%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	803rd of 850
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.8%	4.3%	5.2%	1st	832nd of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	49.4%	85.4%	91%	91%	1st	825th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	43.1%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	772nd of 774
Tech workers	0%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	821st 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

27%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.3

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

15.5%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

7.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 393
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 85.8%
Married couples: 58%
Living alone: 12.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

46%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24602

$45,150

Tazewell Co.

$47,313

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,482

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.384

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24602

$88,800

Tazewell Co.

$118,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24602

—

Tazewell Co.

$795

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

50%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 619
Owner-occupied: 66.2%
Vacant: 36.5%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

62%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

31.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

22%

Food service

19%

Transportation and moving

17%

Production

13%

Farming, fishing and forestry

12%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Education

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Retail

24%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Construction

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,181

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24602	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,972	$74,888
Service	$23,432	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,620	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,146	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,448	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

51%

High school

26%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 48.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Households with broadband: 49.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.7%
No internet access: 43%
Without health insurance: 6.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bandy
State: Virginia
County: Tazewell County
Center point: 37.1832° N, 81.6585° W
Land area: 53 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 24602

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24601	Amonate, VA	1.1 mi	0	—	—
24815	Berwind, WV	3.4 mi	176	—	$24,000
24894	Warriormine, WV	4.5 mi	409	$24,423	$24,500
24619	Horsepen, VA · PO box	6.2 mi	—	—	—
24866	Newhall, WV	6.3 mi	729	$38,852	$24,100
24604	Bishop, VA	6.8 mi	230	$26,733	—
24622	Jewell Ridge, VA	7.5 mi	527	$32,049	$89,800
24826	Cucumber, WV	7.8 mi	87	—	—
24884	Squire, WV	8.6 mi	54	—	—
24637	Pounding Mill, VA	9 mi	3,778	$57,112	$161,700
24641	Richlands, VA	9.3 mi	5,446	$35,531	$107,600
24892	War, WV	9.5 mi	1,193	$36,707	$44,200

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Questions about 24602

What city is zip code 24602?

24602 is assigned to Bandy, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24602 in?

24602 is in Tazewell County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24602?

About 1,213 people live in 24602, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24602 in?

24602 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24602?

The median household income in 24602 is $45,150.

What zip codes are near 24602?

The closest zip codes to 24602 are 24601, 24815, 24894, 24619, 24866.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24602, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.