24311 ZIP Code — Atkins, VA

Smyth County, Virginia

ZIP code 24311 is located in Atkins, Virginia, within Smyth County. It covers approximately 31.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24311

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 $77,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $39,375. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,467

population

31.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24368 Rural Retreat (6 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (7.5 mi) 24318 Ceres (9.3 mi) 24323 Crockett (10.2 mi) 24354 Marion (11.1 mi) 24374 Speedwell (12.4 mi) 24378 Troutdale (13.5 mi) 24651 Tazewell (13.6 mi) 24377 Tannersville (14.4 mi) 24382 Wytheville (14.5 mi) 24316 Broadford (15.1 mi) 24326 Elk Creek (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,467
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	31.66 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.8836
Longitude	-81.3885
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	61.6%	59.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	28.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,467

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$39,375

Median household income

$25,864

Per capita income

$77,200

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

742

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

118

55–59

114

60–64

100

146

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	9.8%
18 and over	1,323	90.2%
65 and over	393	26.8%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.7%
Other race	25	1.7%
Two or more races	21	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	59.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	28.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	10.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 27.9%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	27.9%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$39,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.9%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,200
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	33.0%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	91	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	134	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	123	16.6%
Households with children under 18	105	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	39.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	16.1%
Married	59.6%	61.6%
Separated	6.0%	1.6%
Widowed	4.2%	3.9%
Divorced	2.4%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	60.9%
High school	26	20.3%
College / grad school	24	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 24.7%

Construction 14.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	50.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	25.5%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,443	98.4%
Spanish	125	8.7%
Other Indo-European	120	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,334	90.9%
Born in same state	1,334	90.9%
Born in different state	1,227	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	133	9.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	475	32.4%
French	109	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.6%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24311

What city is ZIP code 24311 in?

ZIP code 24311 is primarily assigned to Atkins, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24311 in?

ZIP code 24311 falls within Smyth County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24311?

7% 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 24311 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24311 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24311 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 24311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24311?

The median home value in ZIP code 24311 is $77,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24311 in?

ZIP code 24311 observes the EST timezone.