24226 ZIP Code — Clinchco, VA

Dickenson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24226 is located in Clinchco, Virginia, within Dickenson County. It covers approximately 26.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24226

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 $81,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $46,513. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 24226 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,687

population

26.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clinchco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24220 Birchleaf (5.5 mi) 24256 Haysi (5.6 mi) 24228 Clintwood (6.7 mi) 24237 Dante (7.5 mi) 24272 Nora (7.6 mi) 24656 Vansant (11.3 mi) 24239 Davenport (12 mi) 41522 Elkhorn City (12.4 mi) 41512 Ashcamp (12.5 mi) 24283 Saint Paul (13.1 mi) 41534 Hellier (13.1 mi) 24230 Coeburn (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,687
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	26.12 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.1297
Longitude	-82.3301
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	65.7%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,687

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$46,513

Median household income

$25,703

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

125

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

132

35–44

102

188

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	27.3%
18 and over	1,227	72.7%
65 and over	192	11.4%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,669	98.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
Two or more races	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 24.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	24.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.4%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	84.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	30	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	185	27.9%
Female householder, no spouse	108	16.3%
Households with children under 18	266	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	23.4%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	19.8%
Married	52.0%	56.0%
Separated	0.8%	9.2%
Widowed	13.2%	6.0%
Divorced	14.3%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	55	46.2%
High school	49	41.2%
College / grad school	13	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Agriculture & mining 23.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Retail trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	35.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	0.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.1%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.1%
Under 18	27.6%
18–64 years	39.1%
65 and over	66.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,599	94.8%
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)	1,687	100.0%
Born in same state	1,687	100.0%
Born in different state	1,417	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,094	64.8%
English	62	3.7%
Italian	46	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	1.8%
French	23	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24226

What city is ZIP code 24226 in?

ZIP code 24226 is primarily assigned to Clinchco, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24226 in?

ZIP code 24226 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24226?

8% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 24226?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24226 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24226 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 24226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24226?

The median home value in ZIP code 24226 is $81,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24226 in?

ZIP code 24226 observes the EST timezone.