Zip code 24614: Grundy, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24614
24614 is a small-town zip code in Grundy, Virginia (Buchanan County), covering 132 sq mi of land. About 6,668 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 49.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $41,328 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $116,000, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $873 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 24614 compares
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%89th of 774 in VA
- Government workers28.9%98thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%98th of 846 in VA
- Housing vacancy28.3%97thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%112th of 836 in VA
- Median age49.394thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39248th of 849 in VA
- Poverty rate25.5%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%61st of 837 in VA
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%234th of 852 in VA
- Homeownership rate86.2%91stStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%235th of 836 in VA
- Veterans5.5%45thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%640th of 851 in VA
- Work from home11.3%42ndU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%412th of 848 in VA
- 34thU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471407th of 832 in VA
- Average commute23.4 min32ndU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min605th of 799 in VA
- Uninsured rate4.8%31stU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%479th of 846 in VA
- 31stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%435th of 846 in VA
- 15thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%589th of 846 in VA
- Population6,66811thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170298th of 852 in VA
- 11thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579453rd of 616 in VA
- 11thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%513th of 852 in VA
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%552nd of 846 in VA
- Population density50/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi553rd of 852 in VA
- 7thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%572nd of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$22,7745thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666787th of 849 in VA
- Residents under 1812.9%5thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%667th of 852 in VA
- Median household income$41,3284thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170758th of 796 in VA
- Median home value$116,0004thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700725th of 782 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$31,8374thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861767th of 834 in VA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%758th of 850 in VA
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7719th of 852 in VA
- Broadband access77.4%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%669th of 836 in VA
| Measure | 24614 | Buchanan | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 71.5% | 66.5% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 89th of 774 | |
| Government workers | 28.9% | 29.2% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 98th of 846 | |
| Housing vacancy | 28.3% | 27% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 112th of 836 | |
| Median age | 49.3 | 47.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 248th of 849 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.5% | 25.2% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 61st of 837 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.9% | 23.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 234th of 852 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 86.2% | 83.1% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 235th of 836 | |
| Veterans | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 640th of 851 | |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 6.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 412th of 848 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.417 | 0.465 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 407th of 832 | |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 30.1 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 605th of 799 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 479th of 846 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.2% | 8% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 435th of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.6% | 10% | 589th of 846 | |
| Population | 6,668 | 19,415 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 298th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $873 | $743 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 453rd of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.9% | 0.8% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 513th of 852 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 0.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 552nd of 846 | |
| Population density | 50/sq mi | 39/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 553rd of 852 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 572nd of 846 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,774 | $23,508 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 787th of 849 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 21.7% | 22% | 667th of 852 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $41,328 | $42,886 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 758th of 796 | |
| Median home value | $116,000 | $94,900 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 725th of 782 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,837 | $42,612 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 767th of 834 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.8% | 11.5% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 758th of 850 | |
| Diversity index | 9.4 | 13 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 719th of 852 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.4% | 77.2% | 91% | 91% | 669th of 836 |
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
- White95%
- Black1%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,662
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 58.8%
- Married couples
- 41.8%
- Living alone
- 32.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.5%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,715
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Vacant
- 28.3%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 71.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 57.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (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 | 24614 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $38,833 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,457 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,587 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,314 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $18,951 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.2%
- Households with broadband
- 77.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.7%
- No internet access
- 20%
- Without health insurance
- 4.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Grundy
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Buchanan County
- Center point
- 37.3131° N, 82.0889° W
- Land area
- 132 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Grundy4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24614
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24627 | Mavisdale, VA · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 24658 | Wolford, VA · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 24628 | Maxie, VA · PO box | 4.8 mi | — |
| 24603 | Big Rock, VA | 6.7 mi | $56,204 |
| 24631 | Oakwood, VA | 7.9 mi | $43,980 |
| 41566 | Steele, KY | 8.7 mi | — |
| 24620 | Hurley, VA | 9.2 mi | $30,129 |
| 24624 | Keen Mountain, VA · PO box | 9.5 mi | — |
| 24656 | Vansant, VA | 9.7 mi | $43,646 |
| 41548 | Mouthcard, KY | 9.9 mi | $22,755 |
| 24607 | Breaks, VA | 10 mi | $92,361 |
| 24634 | Pilgrims Knob, VA | 11 mi | $31,453 |
Zip codes like 24614 elsewhere
Questions about 24614
What city is zip code 24614?
24614 is assigned to Grundy, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24614 in?
24614 is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the population of 24614?
About 6,668 people live in 24614, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24614 in?
24614 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24614?
The median household income in 24614 is $41,328.
What zip codes are near 24614?
The closest zip codes to 24614 are 24627, 24658, 24628, 24603, 24631.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24614, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.