24602 ZIP Code — Bandy, VA

Tazewell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24602 is located in Bandy, Virginia, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 53.18 square miles and serves a population of 935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24602

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $54,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $37,288. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 24602 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

935

population

53.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bandy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24630 North Tazewell (5.8 mi) 24884 Squire (6.9 mi) 24815 Berwind (8.2 mi) 24637 Pounding Mill (9.4 mi) 24651 Tazewell (10.1 mi) 24641 Richlands (10.2 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (10.7 mi) 24892 War (10.9 mi) 24830 Elbert (11 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (12 mi) 24377 Tannersville (12.6 mi) 24873 Paynesville (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	935
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	53.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1695
Longitude	-81.6278
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	75.4%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.1%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

935

Population

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$37,288

Median household income

$21,474

Per capita income

$54,500

Median home value

$623

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

401

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

148

60–64

65–74

120

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	170	18.2%
18 and over	765	81.8%
65 and over	221	23.6%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	907	94.2%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.9%
Two or more races	28	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.4%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	9.1%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 28.1%

$50k–$75k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	28.1%
$50k–$75k	34.6%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$37,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.6%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,500
Median rent / month	$623
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	42.0%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.4%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	73.1%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.6%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	33	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	18.6%
Households with children under 18	112	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	46.1%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	46.8%
Married	69.3%	36.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.8%
Widowed	6.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 48.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	39.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	68.3%
High school	8	19.5%
College / grad school	5	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.0%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 4.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.3%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	42.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.0%
Public insurance	80.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	865	92.5%
Spanish	16	1.8%
Other Indo-European	16	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	935	100.0%
Born in same state	935	100.0%
Born in different state	765	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	172	18.4%
Italian	30	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	69.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24602

What city is ZIP code 24602 in?

ZIP code 24602 is primarily assigned to Bandy, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24602 in?

ZIP code 24602 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24602?

4% 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 24602 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24602?

The median home value in ZIP code 24602 is $54,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24602?

The median household income in ZIP code 24602 is $37,288, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24602 in?

ZIP code 24602 observes the EST timezone.