24318 ZIP Code — Ceres, VA

Bland County, Virginia

ZIP code 24318 is located in Ceres, Virginia, within Bland County. It covers approximately 71.79 square miles and serves a population of 596 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24318

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,913. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 24318 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

596

population

71.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ceres	Acceptable
Ceres	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24311 Atkins (9.3 mi) 24651 Tazewell (9.3 mi) 24368 Rural Retreat (9.6 mi) 24314 Bastian (12.5 mi) 24323 Crockett (13.1 mi) 24382 Wytheville (13.3 mi) 24630 North Tazewell (13.8 mi) 24377 Tannersville (14.2 mi) 24605 Bluefield (16.6 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (16.7 mi) 24316 Broadford (16.9 mi) 24366 Rocky Gap (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	596
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	71.79 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.0155
Longitude	-81.3590
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	36.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

596

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$63,913

Median household income

$22,497

Per capita income

$72,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

582

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	22.7%
18 and over	461	77.3%
65 and over	182	30.5%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	596	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	36.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 40.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	40.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
Median income	$63,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.5%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	63.4%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.7%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.5%
Fuel oil	23.9%
Wood	28.4%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	39	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	29	13.3%
Households with children under 18	36	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	60.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.7%	7.1%
Married	57.7%	69.7%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	10.4%
Divorced	17.4%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 56.0%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	17.1%
Elementary school	59	56.2%
High school	15	14.3%
College / grad school	13	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.3%

Public administration 18.9%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 4.6%

Other services 4.1%

Retail trade 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	50.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	53.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	19.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	60.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	572	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	596	100.0%
Born in same state	596	100.0%
Born in different state	471	79.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	140	23.5%
Italian	38	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	81.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24318

What city is ZIP code 24318 in?

ZIP code 24318 is primarily assigned to Ceres, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24318 in?

ZIP code 24318 falls within Bland County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24318 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 24318 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24318 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24318 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24318 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24318 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24318?

22% of residents in ZIP code 24318 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24318 in?

ZIP code 24318 observes the EST timezone.