24607 ZIP Code — Breaks, VA

Dickenson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24607 is located in Breaks, Virginia, within Dickenson County. It covers approximately 14.42 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24607

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $33,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,250. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 24607 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

279

population

14.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Breaks	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	14.42 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.2818
Longitude	-82.2727
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	47.8%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$54,250

Median household income

$35,024

Per capita income

$33,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7	2.5%
18 and over	272	97.5%
65 and over	95	34.1%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	279	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	29.4%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	31.6%
Median income	$54,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 71.6%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	55.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	14.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.6%
1 vehicle	6.0%
2 vehicles	24.1%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.6%
Propane / LP gas	39.1%
Wood	6.0%
No fuel used	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	75.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	26	19.5%
Households with children under 18	10	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	57.1%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	0.0%
Married	82.3%	53.4%
Separated	5.6%	11.5%
Widowed	0.0%	29.7%
Divorced	0.0%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 59.2%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Public administration 19.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	67.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	39.4%
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)	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	62.4%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	50.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.6%
65 and over	64.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	279	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)	279	100.0%
Born in same state	279	100.0%
Born in different state	223	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	31.5%
Italian	30	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	74.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24607

What city is ZIP code 24607 in?

ZIP code 24607 is primarily assigned to Breaks, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24607 in?

ZIP code 24607 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24607 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 24607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24607 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24607 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24607?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24607 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 24607 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24607 in?

ZIP code 24607 observes the EST timezone.