24348 ZIP Code — Independence, VA

Grayson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24348 is located in Independence, Virginia, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 101.89 square miles and serves a population of 4,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24348

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $41,984. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,923

population

101.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Independence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24326 Elk Creek (5.8 mi) 28663 Piney Creek (9.6 mi) 24330 Fries (10.1 mi) 24374 Speedwell (10.3 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (10.3 mi) 28675 Sparta (11.1 mi) 24333 Galax (13.5 mi) 28623 Ennice (14.4 mi) 28644 Laurel Springs (14.8 mi) 28631 Grassy Creek (14.9 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (15.3 mi) 28617 Crumpler (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,923
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	101.89 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	36.6413
Longitude	-81.1818
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	59.8%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,923

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$41,984

Median household income

$22,745

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$586

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,881

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

155

5–9

126

10–14

103

15–19

179

20–24

145

271

25–34

221

346

35–44

281

394

45–54

320

175

55–59

143

202

60–64

164

379

65–74

309

217

75–84

177

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	857	17.4%
18 and over	4,066	82.6%
65 and over	1,180	24.0%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Black or African American 14%

Two or more races 4.2%

Asian 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,881	77.3%
Black or African American	704	14%
Two or more races	212	4.2%
Asian	118	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	100	2%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$41,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$586
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	53.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	24.2%
Wood	16.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	841	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	256	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	562	33.2%
Households with children under 18	427	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	677	40.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.9%	19.8%
Married	42.0%	49.1%
Separated	2.2%	3.3%
Widowed	3.1%	17.6%
Divorced	7.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	6.9%
Kindergarten	53	5.5%
Elementary school	394	41.0%
High school	215	22.4%
College / grad school	233	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Manufacturing 22.6%

Public administration 11.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 54.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	392	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,718	95.8%
Spanish	53	1.1%
Other Indo-European	50	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,852	98.6%
Born in same state	4,758	96.6%
Born in different state	3,270	66.4%
Foreign born	94	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.4%
Not a US citizen	15	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,054	41.7%
French	442	9%
Italian	196	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24348

What city is ZIP code 24348 in?

ZIP code 24348 is primarily assigned to Independence, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24348 in?

ZIP code 24348 falls within Grayson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24348 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24348?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24348 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24348?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24348?

The median home value in ZIP code 24348 is $140,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 24348 in?

ZIP code 24348 observes the EST timezone.