24312 ZIP Code — Austinville, VA

Wythe County, Virginia

ZIP code 24312 is located in Austinville, Virginia, within Wythe County. It covers approximately 35.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24312

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $31,196. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24312 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.

1,655

population

35.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24312 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24312

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Austinville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24313 Barren Springs (5.9 mi) 24381 Woodlawn (7 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (8.1 mi) 24360 Max Meadows (9.1 mi) 24324 Draper (10.9 mi) 24343 Hillsville (11.2 mi) 24330 Fries (12 mi) 24333 Galax (12.1 mi) 24347 Hiwassee (13.9 mi) 24325 Dugspur (14.1 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (15.1 mi) 24105 Indian Valley (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,655
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	35.84 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	36.8325
Longitude	-80.8629
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	67.5%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,655

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$31,196

Median household income

$21,932

Per capita income

$121,100

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

776

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

158

45–54

175

131

55–59

145

60–64

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	13.9%
18 and over	1,425	86.1%
65 and over	332	20.1%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,647	99.5%
Black or African American	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$25k–$35k 21.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$25k–$35k	21.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$31,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 49.4%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,100
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	22.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.4%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	15.6%
Wood	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	347	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	84	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	253	35.8%
Households with children under 18	132	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	30.9%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	15.5%
Married	49.6%	46.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	1.7%	15.1%
Divorced	3.0%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 22.9%

HS graduate 22.9%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	4.9%
High school	149	45.3%
College / grad school	164	49.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%

Transportation & utilities 17.4%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Wholesale trade 13.5%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Professional & management 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.7%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 32.3%

Under 18 years 87.0%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 76.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	26.1%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,590	96.1%
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)	1,655	100.0%
Born in same state	1,655	100.0%
Born in different state	1,077	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	468	28.3%
Italian	200	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	10.8%
English	45	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	77.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24312

What city is ZIP code 24312 in?

ZIP code 24312 is primarily assigned to Austinville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24312 in?

ZIP code 24312 falls within Carroll County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24312 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 24312 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24312?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24312 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24312?

13% 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 24312?

The median home value in ZIP code 24312 is $121,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 24312 in?

ZIP code 24312 observes the EST timezone.