24120 ZIP Code — Meadows Of Dan, VA

Patrick County, Virginia

ZIP code 24120 is located in Meadows Of Dan, Virginia, within Patrick County. It covers approximately 75.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276/540.

About ZIP code 24120

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,678. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24120 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,866

population

75.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meadows Of Dan	Acceptable
Meadows Of Dan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24352 Laurel Fork (6.9 mi) 24076 Claudville (7.3 mi) 24053 Ararat (7.9 mi) 24171 Stuart (10.4 mi) 24185 Woolwine (10.5 mi) 24380 Willis (12.6 mi) 24325 Dugspur (13.8 mi) 24091 Floyd (14 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (15 mi) 24343 Hillsville (15 mi) 24317 Cana (16.1 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,866
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	75.81 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.7096
Longitude	-80.4138
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276/540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,866

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$45,678

Median household income

$30,042

Per capita income

$168,400

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

890

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

109

55–59

137

60–64

118

174

65–74

150

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	15.1%
18 and over	1,585	84.9%
65 and over	641	34.4%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,831	98%
Two or more races	25	1.3%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Asian	4	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	51.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	11.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$45,678

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,400
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	20.2%
Wood	18.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	428	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	220	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	204	22.9%
Households with children under 18	105	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	483	54.2%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	10.1%
Married	48.5%	59.4%
Separated	3.1%	5.4%
Widowed	0.9%	16.9%
Divorced	23.5%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	47	15.7%
Elementary school	130	43.3%
High school	45	15.0%
College / grad school	78	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Other services 8.9%

Retail trade 3.5%

Construction 3.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 18.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	237	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,791	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)	1,783	95.6%
Born in same state	1,765	94.6%
Born in different state	1,125	60.3%
Foreign born	18	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	83	4.4%
Not a US citizen	83	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	874	46.8%
French	327	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	8.7%
English	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24120

What city is ZIP code 24120 in?

ZIP code 24120 is primarily assigned to Meadows Of Dan, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24120 in?

ZIP code 24120 falls within Patrick County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24120 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24120 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24120 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24120?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24120 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24120 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 24120 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24120 in?

ZIP code 24120 observes the EST timezone.