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Wise County
Appalachia, VA
24216
24216 ZIP Code — Appalachia, VA
Wise County, Virginia
ZIP code 24216 is located in
Appalachia ,
Virginia ,
within Wise County .
It covers approximately 69.70 square miles and serves a population of
2,472 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24216
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $35,053. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 24216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,472
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
195
Geography
Land area
69.70 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
36.9457
Longitude
-82.7658
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.3%
56.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
15.7%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
7.0%
8.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
1.5%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$35,053
Median household income
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 592 23.9% 18 and over 1,880 76.1% 65 and over 566 22.9% Median age 45.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.1%
Group Count % White 2,200 89% Two or more races 196 7.9% Black or African American 76 3.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.3%
56.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
15.7%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
7.0%
8.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
1.5%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.7% $10k–$15k 7.3% $15k–$25k 21.1% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 19.1% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 3.5% $150k–$200k 3.0% Median income $35,053
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $54,600 Median rent / month $619 Owner occupied 67.2% Renter occupied 32.8% Vacant 20.3% Single-family detached 65.8% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 15.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 5.6% 1990–1999 3.8% 1980–1989 14.8% 1970–1979 17.0% 1960–1969 4.7% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 11.3% 1939 or earlier 32.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 33.8% 3 bedrooms 37.7% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.5% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 27.8% 3 or more 20.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 82.5% Propane / LP gas 7.6% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 0.7% No fuel used 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 442 43.3% Cohabiting couple 34 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 237 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 307 30.1% Households with children under 18 291 28.5% Households with seniors (65+) 446 43.7% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.8% 26.2% Married 49.6% 42.5% Separated 2.9% 3.9% Widowed 7.5% 14.7% Divorced 13.1% 12.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.6%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.6% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 1.5% Kindergarten 47 8.5% Elementary school 235 42.6% High school 189 34.3% College / grad school 72 13.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Public administration
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.2% Service 30.5% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 9.4% Production & transportation 16.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.1% Government 29.6% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 25.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.4%
Female-led households
46.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 17.9% Cash public assistance 4.1% Food stamps / SNAP 27.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 41.2% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 13.8% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.0% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 33.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.6% Depression 26.4% Fair or poor health 26.4% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 16.4% No health insurance 16.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 49.7% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 25.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 153 8.1%
Disability % Any disability 28.2% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 26.2% 65 and over 54.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.3% Public insurance 61.3% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,348 95.0% Spanish 12 0.5% Other Indo-European 12 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,461 99.6% Born in same state 2,430 98.3% Born in different state 1,800 72.8% Foreign born 31 1.3% Naturalized citizen 11 0.4% Not a US citizen 5 45.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 533 21.6% French 383 15.5% Italian 325 13.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 25 1% English 14 0.6% Irish 9 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 80.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24216
What city is ZIP code 24216 in?
ZIP code 24216 is primarily assigned to Appalachia, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24216 in?
ZIP code 24216 falls within Wise County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24216?
33% of residents in ZIP code 24216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24216 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 24216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24216?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24216?
The median home value in ZIP code 24216 is $54,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 24216 in?
ZIP code 24216 observes the EST timezone.
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