Zip code 24651: Tazewell, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24651?

24651 is assigned to Tazewell, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24651 in?

24651 is in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24651?

About 5,982 people live in 24651, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24651?

The median household income in 24651 is $44,072.

Q: What zip codes are near 24651?

The closest zip codes to 24651 are 24619, 24377, 24630, 24318, 24608.

Residential delivery areaTazewell CountyEastern Time

Population

5,982

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$477/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

152 sq mi

39 people/sq mi

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

About 24651

24651 is a rural zip code in Tazewell, Virginia (Tazewell County), covering 152 sq mi of land. About 5,982 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 45.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,072 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $119,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $477 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care.

How 24651 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older27.4%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%192nd of 852 in VA
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%237th of 836 in VA
Median age45.2
86th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39365th of 849 in VA
Government workers20.5%
86th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%336th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate20.4%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%115th of 837 in VA
Veterans8.7%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%392nd of 851 in VA
Homeownership rate78%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%421st of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471227th of 832 in VA
Average commute26.9 min
55th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min463rd of 799 in VA
Residents under 1822.4%
53rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%256th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers8%
33rd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%462nd of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate4.1%
23rd
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%553rd of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters43.1%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%425th of 774 in VA
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%503rd of 846 in VA
Broadband access87.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%433rd of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%468th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$28,031
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666705th of 849 in VA
Diversity index20.9
14th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7616th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$37,145
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861684th of 834 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%639th of 850 in VA
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%613th of 848 in VA
Population5,982
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170319th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%546th of 852 in VA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%572nd of 846 in VA
Population density39/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi623rd of 852 in VA
Median household income$44,072
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170738th of 796 in VA
Median home value$119,900
5th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700716th of 782 in VA
Median gross rent$477
1st
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579612th of 616 in VA

Measure	24651	Tazewell	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Residents 65 and older	27.4%	23.8%	16.7%	17.2%	95th	192nd of 852
Housing vacancy	19.1%	17.6%	8.7%	10.1%	92nd	237th of 836
Median age	45.2	45	39	38.9	86th	365th of 849
Government workers	20.5%	18.9%	20.5%	14.5%	86th	336th of 846
Poverty rateWeakness	20.4%	18.5%	9.9%	12.5%	85th	115th of 837
Veterans	8.7%	6.8%	9.4%	6.2%	83rd	392nd of 851
Homeownership rate	78%	74.4%	67.3%	65.2%	74th	421st of 836
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.473	0.471	0.483	66th	227th of 832
Average commute	26.9 min	27.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	55th	463rd of 799
Residents under 18	22.4%	20%	21.7%	22%	53rd	256th of 852
Self-employed workers	8%	7.4%	8.6%	10%	33rd	462nd of 846
Uninsured rate	4.1%	4.1%	6.9%	8.4%	23rd	553rd of 846
Rent-burdened renters	43.1%	43.1%	48.5%	51.1%	23rd	425th of 774
Healthcare workers	7.5%	11.2%	8.5%	9.7%	21st	503rd of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	87.1%	85.4%	91%	91%	19th	433rd of 836
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	3.8%	4.3%	5.2%	16th	468th of 846
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,031	$29,519	$50,666	$44,673	14th	705th of 849
Diversity index	20.9	13.8	60.7	61.4	14th	616th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,145	$41,475	$54,861	$49,666	14th	684th of 834
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.7%	16.6%	42.2%	35.7%	13th	639th of 850
Work from home	6.3%	7%	18.3%	15.1%	13th	613th of 848
Population	5,982	39,624	8,705,170	334,922,499	10th	319th of 852
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	1.3%	13.1%	14.1%	10th	546th of 852
Tech workers	0.6%	1%	6.5%	3.8%	7th	572nd of 846
Population density	39/sq mi	76/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	623rd of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,072	$47,313	$93,170	$80,734	5th	738th of 796
Median home value	$119,900	$118,300	$383,700	$332,700	5th	716th of 782
Median gross rent	$477	$795	$1,579	$1,413	1st	612th of 616

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

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

45.2

Under 18

22.4%

65 and over

27.4%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

20.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

49.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,472
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 64.1%
Married couples: 53.7%
Living alone: 34.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24651

$44,072

Tazewell Co.

$47,313

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,031

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24651

$119,900

Tazewell Co.

$118,300

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24651

$477

Tazewell Co.

$795

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,057
Owner-occupied: 78%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15.9%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

27%

20–29

10%

30–44

18%

45–59

10%

60+

12%

Average commute

26.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Transportation and moving

11%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Education

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Public administration

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Construction

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,145

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24651	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,286	$74,888
Service	$18,919	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,827	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$82,308	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,310	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

37%

Some college

26%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
Households with broadband: 87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.6%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 4.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tazewell
State: Virginia
County: Tazewell County
Center point: 37.0755° N, 81.5031° W
Land area: 152 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

Gratton (unincorporated)4% of zip
Tazewell3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24651

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24619	Horsepen, VA · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
24377	Tannersville, VA	6.2 mi	569	$57,115	—
24630	North Tazewell, VA	7.2 mi	5,307	$57,254	$107,100
24318	Ceres, VA	8.4 mi	376	$60,815	$57,000
24608	Burkes Garden, VA · PO box	9.1 mi	—	—	—
24604	Bishop, VA	9.6 mi	230	$26,733	—
24601	Amonate, VA	11 mi	0	—	—
24602	Bandy, VA	11 mi	1,213	$45,150	$88,800
24637	Pounding Mill, VA	12 mi	3,778	$57,112	$161,700
24815	Berwind, WV	12 mi	176	—	$24,000
24316	Broadford, VA	12 mi	46	—	—
24866	Newhall, WV	13 mi	729	$38,852	$24,100

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Questions about 24651

What city is zip code 24651?

24651 is assigned to Tazewell, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24651 in?

24651 is in Tazewell County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24651?

About 5,982 people live in 24651, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24651 in?

24651 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24651?

The median household income in 24651 is $44,072.

What zip codes are near 24651?

The closest zip codes to 24651 are 24619, 24377, 24630, 24318, 24608.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24651, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.