Zip code 24630: North Tazewell, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24630
24630 is a small-town zip code in North Tazewell, Virginia (Tazewell County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 5,307 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,254 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,100, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $833 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and construction and repair.
How 24630 compares
- Government workers27.2%97thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%133rd of 846 in VA
- Housing vacancy16.1%88thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%314th of 836 in VA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%125th of 846 in VA
- Median age42.876thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39457th of 849 in VA
- Poverty rate15.3%70thU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%212th of 837 in VA
- Residents under 1823.5%63rdU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%202nd of 852 in VA
- Broadband access93.5%62ndU.S. 91% · VA 91%223rd of 836 in VA
- 61stU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%528th of 852 in VA
- Average commute26.5 min53rdU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min485th of 799 in VA
- Homeownership rate69.1%51stU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%605th of 836 in VA
- Veterans5.5%45thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%644th of 851 in VA
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%408th of 846 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$40,89524thU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861602nd of 834 in VA
- Uninsured rate3.8%20thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%579th of 846 in VA
- 19thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%519th of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$29,74718thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666663rd of 849 in VA
- Median household income$57,25417thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170589th of 796 in VA
- Diversity index19.712thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7630th of 852 in VA
- Population density80/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi450th of 852 in VA
- 11thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%657th of 850 in VA
- 11thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471607th of 832 in VA
- Population5,3079thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170345th of 852 in VA
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579481st of 616 in VA
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%564th of 774 in VA
- Work from home4.2%5thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%687th of 848 in VA
- 5thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%683rd of 846 in VA
- Median home value$107,1003rdU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700741st of 782 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%682nd of 852 in VA
| Measure | 24630 | Tazewell | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 27.2% | 18.9% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 133rd of 846 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.1% | 17.6% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 314th of 836 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 125th of 846 | |
| Median age | 42.8 | 45 | 39 | 38.9 | 457th of 849 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.3% | 18.5% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 212th of 837 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.5% | 20% | 21.7% | 22% | 202nd of 852 | |
| Broadband access | 93.5% | 85.4% | 91% | 91% | 223rd of 836 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18% | 23.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 528th of 852 | |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 27.1 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 485th of 799 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.1% | 74.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 605th of 836 | |
| Veterans | 5.5% | 6.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 644th of 851 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 1% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 408th of 846 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,895 | $41,475 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 602nd of 834 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.8% | 4.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 579th of 846 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.3% | 11.2% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 519th of 846 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,747 | $29,519 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 663rd of 849 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,254 | $47,313 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 589th of 796 | |
| Diversity index | 19.7 | 13.8 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 630th of 852 | |
| Population density | 80/sq mi | 76/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 450th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.8% | 16.6% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 657th of 850 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.383 | 0.473 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 607th of 832 | |
| Population | 5,307 | 39,624 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 345th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $833 | $795 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 481st of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 32.2% | 43.1% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 564th of 774 | |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 687th of 848 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.1% | 7.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 683rd of 846 | |
| Median home value | $107,100 | $118,300 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 741st of 782 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 1.3% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 682nd of 852 |
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
- White89%
- Black5%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,216
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 74.8%
- Married couples
- 58%
- Living alone
- 21.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.5%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,642
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Vacant
- 16.1%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 32.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (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 | 24630 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $37,577 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,334 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,132 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $75,556 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.3%
- Households with broadband
- 93.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80%
- No internet access
- 4.3%
- Without health insurance
- 3.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- North Tazewell
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Tazewell County
- Center point
- 37.1769° N, 81.4754° W
- Land area
- 67 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Springville (unincorporated)11% of zip
- Tazewell4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24630
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24604 | Bishop, VA | 4.3 mi | $26,733 |
| 24619 | Horsepen, VA · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 24605 | Bluefield, VA | 6.8 mi | $52,653 |
| 24651 | Tazewell, VA | 7.2 mi | $44,072 |
| 24848 | Jenkinjones, WV | 7.5 mi | $27,065 |
| 24866 | Newhall, WV | 7.7 mi | $38,852 |
| 24884 | Squire, WV | 7.9 mi | — |
| 24815 | Berwind, WV | 8.3 mi | — |
| 24601 | Amonate, VA | 9.1 mi | — |
| 24606 | Boissevain, VA | 9.1 mi | — |
| 24608 | Burkes Garden, VA · PO box | 9.2 mi | — |
| 24613 | Falls Mills, VA | 9.8 mi | — |
Zip codes like 24630 elsewhere
Questions about 24630
What city is zip code 24630?
24630 is assigned to North Tazewell, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24630 in?
24630 is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the population of 24630?
About 5,307 people live in 24630, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24630 in?
24630 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24630?
The median household income in 24630 is $57,254.
What zip codes are near 24630?
The closest zip codes to 24630 are 24604, 24619, 24605, 24651, 24848.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24630, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.