24314 ZIP Code — Bastian, VA

Bland County, Virginia

ZIP code 24314 is located in Bastian, Virginia, within Bland County. It covers approximately 96.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24314

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,714. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 24314 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,346

population

96.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bastian	Acceptable
Bastian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24366 Rocky Gap (5.3 mi) 24315 Bland (9 mi) 24701 Bluefield (10.1 mi) 24613 Falls Mills (10.2 mi) 24605 Bluefield (10.8 mi) 24318 Ceres (12.5 mi) 24715 Bramwell (14.1 mi) 24382 Wytheville (15.5 mi) 24747 Rock (16.2 mi) 24630 North Tazewell (16.9 mi) 24808 Anawalt (17 mi) 24731 Kegley (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,346
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	96.36 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	37.1552
Longitude	-81.2156
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%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	36.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,346

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$60,714

Median household income

$36,603

Per capita income

$116,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

769

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

121

45–54

55–59

104

60–64

124

65–74

102

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	9.0%
18 and over	1,225	91.0%
65 and over	423	31.4%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,315	97.7%
Two or more races	16	1.2%
Black or African American	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	36.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$60,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	65.4%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	11.2%
Wood	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	177	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	115	19.9%
Households with children under 18	61	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	58.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	12.5%
Married	43.1%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	20.2%	17.6%
Divorced	10.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	8.1%
Elementary school	71	71.7%
High school	14	14.1%
College / grad school	6	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 24.5%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Retail trade 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 2.7%

Construction 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	5.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,309	97.3%
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)	1,343	99.8%
Born in same state	1,343	99.8%
Born in different state	570	42.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	218	16.2%
Italian	141	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	137	10.2%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	72.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24314

What city is ZIP code 24314 in?

ZIP code 24314 is primarily assigned to Bastian, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24314 in?

ZIP code 24314 falls within Bland County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24314 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24314 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24314 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 24314 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24314 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 24314 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24314?

The median home value in ZIP code 24314 is $116,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24314 in?

ZIP code 24314 observes the EST timezone.