24217 ZIP Code — Bee, VA

Dickenson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24217 is located in Bee, Virginia, within Dickenson County. It covers approximately 26.28 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24217

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,056. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 24217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

26.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24217

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City	Status
Bee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	26.28 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.0816
Longitude	-82.2026
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	62.4%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

59.7

Median age

$73,056

Median household income

$39,248

Per capita income

$82,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	206	100.0%
65 and over	69	33.5%
Median age	59.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	206	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
Median income	$73,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 83.8%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	56.3%
Single-family detached	49.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	32.1%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	7.4%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.1%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	13	13.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	43.6%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	36.6%
Married	100.0%	63.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 3.4%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.9%

Transportation & utilities 42.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	42.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.6%
Retirement income	63.8%
Supplemental Security	21.3%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.1%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	46.0%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	100.0%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	206	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	40.3%
Italian	74	35.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	21.8%
French	14	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	58.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24217

What city is ZIP code 24217 in?

ZIP code 24217 is primarily assigned to Bee, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24217 in?

ZIP code 24217 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24217 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 24217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24217 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24217 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24217 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 24217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24217?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24217 in?

ZIP code 24217 observes the EST timezone.