24634 ZIP Code — Pilgrims Knob, VA

Buchanan County, Virginia

ZIP code 24634 is located in Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 14.85 square miles and serves a population of 273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24634

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,875. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24634 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

273

population

14.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24634 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24634

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24634. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pilgrims Knob	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24657 Whitewood (2.7 mi) 24850 Jolo (4 mi) 24631 Oakwood (7.4 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (7.5 mi) 24879 Raysal (8.6 mi) 24892 War (9.7 mi) 24639 Raven (10 mi) 24614 Grundy (10.4 mi) 24872 Panther (10.9 mi) 24620 Hurley (11.4 mi) 24815 Berwind (11.5 mi) 24844 Iaeger (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	273
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	14.85 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.3002
Longitude	-81.9033
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	62.4%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

273

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$26,875

Median household income

$19,158

Per capita income

$150,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.5%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	17.6%
18 and over	225	82.4%
65 and over	69	25.3%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Group	Count	%
White	259	94.9%
Two or more races	14	5.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 23.9%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	23.9%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
Median income	$26,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.5%
Renter occupied	3.5%
Vacant	41.8%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	43.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	69.0%
Fuel oil	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	50	44.2%
Households with children under 18	32	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	38.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	24.6%
Married	31.5%	37.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	19.2%
Divorced	12.1%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	29.2%
High school	29	44.6%
College / grad school	17	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Professional & management 18.5%

Wholesale trade 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 17.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.3%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.5%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 37.5%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 28.9%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.2%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.6%
Public insurance	72.9%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	100.0%
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)	273	100.0%
Born in same state	273	100.0%
Born in different state	201	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	32.6%
Italian	33	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	11.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24634

What city is ZIP code 24634 in?

ZIP code 24634 is primarily assigned to Pilgrims Knob, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24634 in?

ZIP code 24634 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24634 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 24634 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24634?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24634 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24634 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 24634 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24634?

5% 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 24634 in?

ZIP code 24634 observes the EST timezone.