24599 ZIP Code — Wingina, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 24599 is located in Wingina, Virginia, within Buckingham County. It covers approximately 48.53 square miles and serves a population of 650 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24599

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,713. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 24599 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

650
population
48.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24599 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24599

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City Status
Wingina Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24581 Norwood (4.1 mi) 24553 Gladstone (6.6 mi) 23921 Buckingham (6.8 mi) 24562 Howardsville (8.2 mi) 22971 Shipman (9.8 mi) 22969 Schuyler (11.3 mi) 22922 Arrington (11.6 mi) 22949 Lovingston (13.9 mi) 23936 Dillwyn (14.5 mi) 22937 Esmont (14.9 mi) 22964 Piney River (15.5 mi) 22938 Faber (16.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 650
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 48.53 sq mi
Water area 0.57 sq mi
Latitude 37.6230
Longitude -78.7296
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 434
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 51.5% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 33.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 13.6% 26.3%
Over $200k 2.6% 1.6% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

650
Population
13
People per sq mi
48.6
Median age
$39,713
Median household income
$27,504
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
394
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
5
26
5–9
19
12
10–14
9
24
15–19
17
32
20–24
23
23
25–34
16
31
35–44
22
78
45–54
56
9
55–59
7
48
60–64
35
45
65–74
33
28
75–84
21
13
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811117.1%
18 and over53982.9%
65 and over15023.1%
Median age48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White650100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.1% 51.5% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 33.4% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 13.6% 26.3%
Over $200k 2.6% 1.6% 11.6%
Under $10k 16.9%
$25k–$35k 14.4%
$35k–$50k 21.8%
$50k–$75k 33.4%
$75k–$100k 4.0%
$100k–$150k 2.5%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k16.9%
$25k–$35k14.4%
$35k–$50k21.8%
$50k–$75k33.4%
$75k–$100k4.0%
$100k–$150k2.5%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$39,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.0%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 9.1%
$200k–$300k 6.6%
$300k–$500k 13.2%
$500k–$1M 16.0%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%
Vacant24.7%
Single-family detached62.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes37.9%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)1.85

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200953.3%
1990–19992.1%
1980–198918.9%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19691.6%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier16.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.0%
1 bedroom11.5%
2 bedrooms37.9%
3 bedrooms34.9%
4 bedrooms8.8%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle40.5%
2 vehicles3.4%
3 or more53.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity59.5%
Propane / LP gas3.4%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood34.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18757.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse11635.6%
Female householder, no spouse237.1%
Households with children under 187523.0%
Households with seniors (65+)7723.6%
Average household size1.99

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.4%10.5%
Married57.5%79.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%9.6%
Divorced21.1%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.8%
HS graduate 25.9%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 5.1%
Bachelor's degree 23.8%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher73.9%
Bachelor's or higher23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2624.3%
Elementary school4037.4%
High school3229.9%
College / grad school98.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.9%
Construction 24.6%
Education & healthcare 18.5%
Retail trade 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%
Professional & management 1.8%
Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.3%
Service14.9%
Sales & office30.8%
Natural resources & construction2.9%
Production & transportation6.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.5%
Government0.0%
Self-employed18.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone43.1%
Carpool19.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home37.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)47.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%
Under 18 years 17.1%
18 and over 12.8%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.1%
Retirement income27.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP23.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.1%
High blood pressure42.6%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis32.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.5%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression21.3%
Fair or poor health21.1%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist59.3%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans173.2%
Disability%
Any disability24.5%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years19.3%
65 and over52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.0%
Public insurance60.3%
No insurance6.2%
Uninsured under 195.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only63798.0%
Spanish8513.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander8513.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56586.9%
Born in same state56586.9%
Born in different state53982.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen8513.1%
Not a US citizen85100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7311.2%
Arab6510%
AncestryCount%
Italian40.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.2%
Internet access66.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24599

What city is ZIP code 24599 in?

ZIP code 24599 is primarily assigned to Wingina, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24599 in?

ZIP code 24599 falls within Buckingham County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24599 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24599 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24599?

The median household income in ZIP code 24599 is $39,713, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 24599?

ZIP code 24599 has an estimated population of 650 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24599 in?

ZIP code 24599 observes the EST timezone.

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