24606 ZIP Code — Boissevain, VA
Tazewell County, Virginia
ZIP code 24606 is located in Boissevain, Virginia, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 2.35 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.
186
population
2.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boissevain | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 79 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2922 |
| Longitude | -81.3791 |
| 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 | 32.1% | 57.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.9% | 26.1% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
79
People per sq mi
61.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,978
Per capita income
$39,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
146
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
5–9
13
5
15–19
18
2
25–34
8
8
35–44
29
5
60–64
18
14
65–74
52
2
75–84
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 39 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 147 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 77 | 41.4% |
| Median age | 61.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 57.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.9% | 26.1% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.8% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
11.1%
$15k–$25k
37.8%
$25k–$35k
25.6%
$75k–$100k
25.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 37.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
51.1%
$50k–$100k
48.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $39,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 38.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 60.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 62.2% |
| Fuel oil | 37.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 25.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 67 | 74.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33 | 36.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 57 | 63.3% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 38.1% |
| Married | 100.0% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 25.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
74.8%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 32.7% |
| High school | 23 | 46.9% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
81.0%
Retail trade
19.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 81.0% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
41.0%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 88.9% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.8% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 14.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 38.2% |
| Public insurance | 67.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 34 | 18.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.4% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24606
What city is ZIP code 24606 in?
ZIP code 24606 is primarily assigned to Boissevain, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24606 in?
ZIP code 24606 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24606 have a large retiree population?
89% of households in ZIP code 24606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24606 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 24606 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24606?
The median home value in ZIP code 24606 is $39,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 24606?
ZIP code 24606 has an estimated population of 186 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 24606 in?
ZIP code 24606 observes the EST timezone.