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Buchanan County
Big Rock, VA
24603
24603 ZIP Code — Big Rock, VA
Buchanan County, Virginia
ZIP code 24603 is located in
Big Rock ,
Virginia ,
within Buchanan County .
It covers approximately 19.93 square miles and serves a population of
505 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24603
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,400.
Median household income is $32,656. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 24603 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
505
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
19.93 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
37.3208
Longitude
-82.2392
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.2%
64.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
25.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
7.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$32,656
Median household income
$101,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 13.7% 18 and over 436 86.3% 65 and over 135 26.7% Median age 58.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.2%
64.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
25.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
7.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 31.4% $35k–$50k 24.3% $50k–$75k 19.6% $100k–$150k 3.1% Median income $32,656
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $101,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 48.0% Single-family detached 58.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 17.6% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 9.6% 1960–1969 13.7% 1950–1959 9.4% 1940–1949 10.4% 1939 or earlier 3.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 31.8% 3 bedrooms 58.0% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 50.2% 2 vehicles 18.8% 3 or more 26.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.1% Electricity 83.1% Propane / LP gas 6.3% Fuel oil 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 97 38.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 56 22.0% Female householder, no spouse 102 40.0% Households with children under 18 34 13.3% Households with seniors (65+) 86 33.7% Average household size 1.98
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.3% 27.2% Married 53.3% 39.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.6% 21.8% Divorced 18.8% 11.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.1%
Some HS, no diploma
19.1%
Some college, no degree
31.3%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 60.8% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 51 50.0% High school 18 17.6% College / grad school 33 32.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Education & healthcare
8.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.5% Service 5.4% Sales & office 33.2% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 25.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.9% Government 14.1% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 18.5% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 17.3% Avg commute (minutes) 31.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
73.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.4% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 10.2% Cash public assistance 7.1% Food stamps / SNAP 12.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.4% High blood pressure 43.1% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 14.4% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.8% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 34.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.2% Depression 26.3% Fair or poor health 27.6% Poor mental health 18.1% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 18.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 47.5% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 26.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 45.3% Under 18 26.1% 18–64 years 54.8% 65 and over 34.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.3% Public insurance 59.4% No insurance 2.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 505 100.0% 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) 505 100.0% Born in same state 505 100.0% Born in different state 411 81.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 183 36.2% Italian 70 13.9%
Ancestry Count % French 20 4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.5% Internet access 86.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24603
What city is ZIP code 24603 in?
ZIP code 24603 is primarily assigned to Big Rock, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24603 in?
ZIP code 24603 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24603?
6% 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 24603 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 24603 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 24603 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 24603 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24603?
The median home value in ZIP code 24603 is $101,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 24603 in?
ZIP code 24603 observes the EST timezone.
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