24220 ZIP Code — Birchleaf, VA

Dickenson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24220 is located in Birchleaf, Virginia, within Dickenson County. It covers approximately 22.45 square miles and serves a population of 873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24220

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600.

Median household income is $49,583. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 24220 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

873

population

22.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birchleaf	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24256 Haysi (3.7 mi) 24226 Clinchco (5.5 mi) 24656 Vansant (5.9 mi) 24237 Dante (8.7 mi) 24239 Davenport (8.9 mi) 24628 Maxie (10.7 mi) 24646 Rowe (10.9 mi) 24603 Big Rock (11.3 mi) 24228 Clintwood (11.3 mi) 24272 Nora (11.4 mi) 24614 Grundy (12.7 mi) 41522 Elkhorn City (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	873
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	22.45 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.1578
Longitude	-82.2358
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	58.5%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

873

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$49,583

Median household income

$36,387

Per capita income

$95,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	13.9%
18 and over	752	86.1%
65 and over	248	28.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	860	97.5%
Two or more races	13	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
Median income	$49,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	21.0%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	76.0%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	98.5%
Fuel oil	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	10	3.0%
Female householder, no spouse	114	34.3%
Households with children under 18	110	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	55.1%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.6%	19.6%
Married	41.1%	43.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.5%
Divorced	2.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	8.6%
Elementary school	17	11.3%
High school	50	33.1%
College / grad school	71	47.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 44.0%

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	41.7%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.7%
Government	55.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	87.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	844	96.7%
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)	873	100.0%
Born in same state	873	100.0%
Born in different state	749	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	459	52.6%
French	25	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24220

What city is ZIP code 24220 in?

ZIP code 24220 is primarily assigned to Birchleaf, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24220 in?

ZIP code 24220 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24220 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 24220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24220 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24220 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24220?

10% 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 24220?

The median home value in ZIP code 24220 is $95,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24220 in?

ZIP code 24220 observes the EST timezone.