Zip code 24620: Hurley, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24620?

24620 is assigned to Hurley, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24620 in?

24620 is in Buchanan County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24620?

About 2,270 people live in 24620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24620?

The median household income in 24620 is $30,129.

Q: What zip codes are near 24620?

The closest zip codes to 24620 are 24862, 24872, 41568, 24850, 41547.

Residential delivery areaBuchanan CountyEastern Time

Population

2,270

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$69K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

71 sq mi

32 people/sq mi

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

About 24620

24620 is a rural zip code in Hurley, Virginia (Buchanan County), covering 71 sq mi of land. About 2,270 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 43.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,129 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 37% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $69,000, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and education.

How 24620 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate37%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%21st of 837 in VA
Homeownership rate92.1%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%119th of 836 in VA
Average commute35.9 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min155th of 799 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.518
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47153rd of 832 in VA
Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%238th of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate8.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%78th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older23.3%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%307th of 852 in VA
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%347th of 851 in VA
Median age43.3
79th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39431st of 849 in VA
Healthcare workers11.7%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%212th of 846 in VA
Government workers17.4%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%482nd of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$46,375
44th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861441st of 834 in VA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%496th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters45%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%387th of 774 in VA
Residents under 1818.8%
23rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%478th of 852 in VA
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%481st of 836 in VA
Work from home4.5%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%673rd of 848 in VA
Population2,270
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170487th of 852 in VA
Population density32/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi672nd of 852 in VA
Diversity index6.1
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7757th of 852 in VA
Median household income$30,129
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170789th of 796 in VA
Per capita income$18,009
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666818th of 849 in VA
Median home value$69,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700772nd of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher4.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%820th of 850 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%736th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%662nd of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%767th of 846 in VA

Measure	24620	Buchanan	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Poverty rateWeakness	37%	25.2%	9.9%	12.5%	98th	21st of 837
Homeownership rateStrength	92.1%	83.1%	67.3%	65.2%	98th	119th of 836
Average commuteWeakness	35.9 min	30.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	93rd	155th of 799
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.518	0.465	0.471	0.483	93rd	53rd of 832
Housing vacancy	19%	27%	8.7%	10.1%	92nd	238th of 836
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.8%	3.9%	4.3%	5.2%	90th	78th of 846
Residents 65 and older	23.3%	23.9%	16.7%	17.2%	88th	307th of 852
Veterans	9.1%	4.9%	9.4%	6.2%	85th	347th of 851
Median age	43.3	47.8	39	38.9	79th	431st of 849
Healthcare workers	11.7%	8%	8.5%	9.7%	79th	212th of 846
Government workers	17.4%	29.2%	20.5%	14.5%	74th	482nd of 846
Median earnings per worker	$46,375	$42,612	$54,861	$49,666	44th	441st of 834
Uninsured rate	4.7%	4.8%	6.9%	8.4%	29th	496th of 846
Rent-burdened renters	45%	66.5%	48.5%	51.1%	29th	387th of 774
Residents under 18	18.8%	16.7%	21.7%	22%	23rd	478th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	77.2%	91%	91%	14th	481st of 836
Work from home	4.5%	6.5%	18.3%	15.1%	6th	673rd of 848
Population	2,270	19,415	8,705,170	334,922,499	4th	487th of 852
Population density	32/sq mi	39/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	672nd of 852
Diversity index	6.1	13	60.7	61.4	2nd	757th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,129	$42,886	$93,170	$80,734	1st	789th of 796
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,009	$23,508	$50,666	$44,673	1st	818th of 849
Median home value	$69,000	$94,900	$383,700	$332,700	1st	772nd of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.9%	11.5%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	820th of 850
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.8%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	736th of 852
Tech workers	0%	0.6%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	662nd of 846
Self-employed workers	1.8%	6.2%	8.6%	10%	1st	767th 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

16%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.3

Under 18

18.8%

65 and over

23.3%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

6.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 843
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 69.3%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 29.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

24620

$30,129

Buchanan Co.

$42,886

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,009

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.518

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24620

$69,000

Buchanan Co.

$94,900

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24620

—

Buchanan Co.

$743

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,041
Owner-occupied: 92.1%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

20–29

30–44

34%

45–59

15%

60+

25%

Average commute

35.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

22.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

38%

Sales

20%

Education

18%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Business and finance

Management

Food service

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

22%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Other services

Manufacturing

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$46,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24620	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,339	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,607	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,274	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66%
No internet access: 14.4%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hurley
State: Virginia
County: Buchanan County
Center point: 37.4314° N, 82.0118° W
Land area: 71 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 24620

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24862	Mohawk, WV	4.2 mi	749	$30,389	—
24872	Panther, WV	5.2 mi	477	$40,293	$41,400
41568	Stopover, KY	5.2 mi	583	$27,933	—
24850	Jolo, WV	7.9 mi	29	—	—
41547	Majestic, KY	8.7 mi	246	$12,410	under $10,000
41553	Phelps, KY	8.8 mi	2,269	—	$106,500
24873	Paynesville, WV	9.1 mi	247	—	$183,900
24614	Grundy, VA	9.2 mi	6,668	$41,328	$116,000
24846	Isaban, WV	9.5 mi	266	under $2,500	$84,000
24627	Mavisdale, VA · PO box	9.9 mi	—	—	—
24658	Wolford, VA · PO box	9.9 mi	—	—	—
41566	Steele, KY	10 mi	203	—	—

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Questions about 24620

What city is zip code 24620?

24620 is assigned to Hurley, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24620 in?

24620 is in Buchanan County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24620?

About 2,270 people live in 24620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24620 in?

24620 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24620?

The median household income in 24620 is $30,129.

What zip codes are near 24620?

The closest zip codes to 24620 are 24862, 24872, 41568, 24850, 41547.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24620, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.