24326 ZIP Code — Elk Creek, VA

Grayson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24326 is located in Elk Creek, Virginia, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 51.68 square miles and serves a population of 796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,563. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24326 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

796

population

51.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk Creek	Acceptable
Elk Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24374 Speedwell (4.4 mi) 24348 Independence (5.8 mi) 24330 Fries (9.2 mi) 24323 Crockett (10.2 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (11.9 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (12.1 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (12.1 mi) 24368 Rural Retreat (12.5 mi) 28663 Piney Creek (14.3 mi) 24333 Galax (14.4 mi) 24378 Troutdale (15 mi) 24382 Wytheville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	796
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	51.68 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.7251
Longitude	-81.1913
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	60.0%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

796

Population

People per sq mi

65.1

Median age

$39,563

Median household income

$26,739

Per capita income

$150,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

503

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

102

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	9.4%
18 and over	721	90.6%
65 and over	402	50.5%
Median age	65.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	777	97.6%
Black or African American	19	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 30.2%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 26.3%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	30.2%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	26.3%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$39,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	77.1%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Fuel oil	37.6%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	97	23.8%
Households with children under 18	38	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	284	69.8%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.2%	1.2%
Married	52.7%	58.8%
Separated	8.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.0%	24.8%
Divorced	17.1%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Public administration 18.8%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Other services 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Professional & management 3.4%

Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	27.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.5%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	25.3%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	64.8%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	779	97.9%
Spanish	12	1.5%
Other Indo-European	12	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	796	100.0%
Born in same state	784	98.5%
Born in different state	532	66.8%
Foreign born	12	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	229	28.8%
French	171	21.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	11.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	75.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24326

What city is ZIP code 24326 in?

ZIP code 24326 is primarily assigned to Elk Creek, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24326 in?

ZIP code 24326 falls within Grayson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24326 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 24326 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24326 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 24326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24326 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24326?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24326 in?

ZIP code 24326 observes the EST timezone.