Buchanan County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 15 ZIP codes · 15 cities
15
ZIP codes
19,816
population (2021)
-17.8%
pop change since 2010
51027
FIPS code
Buchanan County ZIP code map
About Buchanan County
Buchanan County is located in Virginia and contains 15 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,816 as of 2021,
a decrease of
17.8% from 24,098 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Buchanan County is 51027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,816 |
| 2010 population | 24,098 |
| Change | -17.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Buchanan County
Big Rock
Davenport
Grundy
Hurley
Keen Mountain
Mavisdale
Maxie
Oakwood
Pilgrims Knob
Raven
Rowe
Shortt Gap
Vansant
Whitewood
Wolford
ZIP codes for Buchanan County, VA (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24239 | Davenport | Buchanan | View map |
| 24603 | Big Rock | Buchanan | View map |
| 24614 | Grundy | Buchanan | View map |
| 24620 | Hurley | Buchanan | View map |
| 24624 | Keen Mountain | Buchanan | View map |
| 24627 | Mavisdale | Buchanan | View map |
| 24628 | Maxie | Buchanan | View map |
| 24631 | Oakwood | Buchanan | View map |
| 24634 | Pilgrims Knob | Buchanan | View map |
| 24639 | Raven | Buchanan | View map |
| 24646 | Rowe | Buchanan | View map |
| 24647 | Shortt Gap | Buchanan | View map |
| 24656 | Vansant | Buchanan | View map |
| 24657 | Whitewood | Buchanan | View map |
| 24658 | Wolford | Buchanan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,450
Population
46.9
Median age
$40,364
Median household income
$23,608
Per capita income
$82,510
Median home value
$394
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
35.0%
Poverty rate
14.0%
Unemployment
8,713
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
493
Under 5
380
481
5–9
370
680
10–14
524
695
15–19
535
630
20–24
484
1,349
25–34
1,037
1,319
35–44
1,014
1,631
45–54
1,254
782
55–59
602
910
60–64
700
1,479
65–74
1,137
851
75–84
655
259
85+
199
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,733 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 16,717 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,580 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 46.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Black or African American
1.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,745 | 96% |
| Black or African American | 373 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 268 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
17.9%
$25k–$35k
20.9%
$35k–$50k
17.8%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $40,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.4%
$50k–$100k
33.7%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
6.6%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,510 |
| Median rent / month | $394 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 27.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% |
| Electricity | 78.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,701 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 408 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,079 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,309 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,004 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,207 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 19.1% |
| Married | 48.6% | 53.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
40.7%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
3.7%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 72.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 113 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 176 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,185 | 33.0% |
| High school | 971 | 35.6% |
| College / grad school | 809 | 27.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
18.6%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
4.8%
Construction
3.2%
Other services
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 9.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.7% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
35.0%
Under 18 years
40.7%
18 and over
33.4%
Married-couple families
19.0%
Female-led households
30.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.0% |
| Retirement income | 30.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 32.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 51.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 994 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 32.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% |
| 18–64 years | 34.6% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.7% |
| Public insurance | 63.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,577 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 57 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,296 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 20,186 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,402 | 79.3% |
| Foreign born | 110 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 154 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 78 | 20.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,593 | 51.8% |
| French | 1,474 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 771 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 53 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 35 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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