24292 ZIP Code — Whitetop, VA

Grayson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24292 is located in Whitetop, Virginia, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 26.02 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24292

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,250. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24292 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

299

population

26.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24292 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24292

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24292. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitetop	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28643 Lansing (7.6 mi) 24236 Damascus (8.3 mi) 24378 Troutdale (9.3 mi) 24319 Chilhowie (9.9 mi) 28615 Creston (10.6 mi) 28631 Grassy Creek (11.1 mi) 28693 Warrensville (11.2 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (12.8 mi) 24354 Marion (13.4 mi) 24340 Glade Spring (13.5 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (15.4 mi) 28617 Crumpler (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	26.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.6201
Longitude	-81.5978
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	64.8%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$41,250

Median household income

$23,850

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

2.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	16.7%
18 and over	249	83.3%
65 and over	81	27.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	296	99%
Two or more races	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	60.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	28.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	9.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
Median income	$41,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 47.4%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	36.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	10.7%
3 or more	50.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.9%
Fuel oil	49.2%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	22	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	37.7%
Households with children under 18	35	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	45.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	16.0%
Married	51.3%	51.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	0.0%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	60.0%
High school	20	40.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Other services 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Construction 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	19.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.7

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	20.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	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)	299	100.0%
Born in same state	299	100.0%
Born in different state	139	46.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	110	36.8%
French	54	18.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	11%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24292

What city is ZIP code 24292 in?

ZIP code 24292 is primarily assigned to Whitetop, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24292 in?

ZIP code 24292 falls within Grayson County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24292?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24292 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24292 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24292 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24292 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24292?

The median home value in ZIP code 24292 is $97,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 24292 in?

ZIP code 24292 observes the EST timezone.