24604 ZIP Code — Bishop, VA

Tazewell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24604 is located in Bishop, Virginia, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 3.77 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24604

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 $72,900.

Median household income is $24,286. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 41% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24604 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

247

population

3.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24604 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24604

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24604. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bishop	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	3.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.2060
Longitude	-81.5411
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	100.0%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

247

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$24,286

Median household income

$11,609

Per capita income

$72,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	8.9%
18 and over	225	91.1%
65 and over	57	23.1%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.2%

Two or more races 32.8%

Group	Count	%
White	166	67.2%
Two or more races	81	32.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 70.0%

$35k–$50k 30.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	70.0%
$35k–$50k	30.0%
Median income	$24,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.0%

$50k–$100k 70.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	34.4%
1940–1949	23.4%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	15.6%
4 bedrooms	59.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	70.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.8%
Fuel oil	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	15	18.8%
Households with children under 18	15	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	30.0%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	0.0%
Married	34.1%	75.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	27.4%	24.6%
Divorced	12.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 61.2%

HS graduate 8.2%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	38.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

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	23	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

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

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.8%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	40.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	63.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	79.8%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	247	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)	247	100.0%
Born in same state	247	100.0%
Born in different state	247	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	22.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24604

What city is ZIP code 24604 in?

ZIP code 24604 is primarily assigned to Bishop, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24604 in?

ZIP code 24604 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24604 have a large veteran population?

41% of civilians in ZIP code 24604 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24604?

The median household income in ZIP code 24604 is $24,286, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24604?

The median home value in ZIP code 24604 is $72,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24604?

Health data for ZIP code 24604 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24604 in?

ZIP code 24604 observes the EST timezone.