24210 ZIP Code — Abingdon, VA

Washington County, Virginia

ZIP code 24210 is located in Abingdon, Virginia, within Washington County. It covers approximately 144.11 square miles and serves a population of 17,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24210

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($60,337) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17,243

population

144.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Abingdon	Acceptable
Abingdon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24202 Bristol (8.6 mi) 24266 Lebanon (9.4 mi) 24211 Abingdon (9.9 mi) 24270 Mendota (10 mi) 24224 Castlewood (11.3 mi) 24201 Bristol (11.7 mi) 24361 Meadowview (13.3 mi) 24225 Cleveland (15.4 mi) 37620 Bristol (16.1 mi) 24280 Rosedale (17.7 mi) 24340 Glade Spring (17.7 mi) 24271 Nickelsville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,243
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	144.11 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.7697
Longitude	-82.0905
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	48.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,243

Population

120

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$60,337

Median household income

$38,004

Per capita income

$185,000

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

5,628

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

336

Under 5

343

400

5–9

407

366

10–14

372

533

15–19

543

474

20–24

483

1,144

25–34

1,165

978

35–44

996

1,233

45–54

1,256

636

55–59

648

591

60–64

601

995

65–74

1,013

628

75–84

639

229

85+

234

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,898	16.8%
18 and over	14,345	83.2%
65 and over	3,738	21.7%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,021	90.8%
Black or African American	451	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	409	2.3%
Two or more races	337	1.9%
Other race	235	1.3%
Asian	174	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	48.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$60,337

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,000
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.8%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,368	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	529	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,145	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,396	32.2%
Households with children under 18	1,591	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,722	36.6%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	21.8%
Married	49.8%	42.8%
Separated	1.7%	3.7%
Widowed	1.9%	10.5%
Divorced	12.9%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	230	7.1%
Kindergarten	278	8.6%
Elementary school	975	30.0%
High school	856	26.4%
College / grad school	906	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 6.8%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 28.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,020	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,564	96.1%
Spanish	220	1.3%
Other Indo-European	107	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.0%
Other languages	105	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,654	96.6%
Born in same state	16,487	95.6%
Born in different state	9,919	57.5%
Foreign born	167	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	589	3.4%
Not a US citizen	384	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,587	26.6%
French	2,286	13.3%
Italian	1,357	7.9%
English	85	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	0.3%
Polish	32	0.2%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24210

What city is ZIP code 24210 in?

ZIP code 24210 is primarily assigned to Abingdon, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24210 in?

ZIP code 24210 falls within Washington County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24210 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24210 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24210?

The median home value in ZIP code 24210 is $185,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 24210?

ZIP code 24210 has an estimated population of 17,243 residents, with a density of 120 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24210?

The median household income in ZIP code 24210 is $60,337, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24210 in?

ZIP code 24210 observes the EST timezone.