24230 ZIP Code — Coeburn, VA

Wise County, Virginia

ZIP code 24230 is located in Coeburn, Virginia, within Wise County. It covers approximately 124.12 square miles and serves a population of 6,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24230

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,529. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 24230 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,935

population

124.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24230 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24230

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coeburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24293 Wise (6.9 mi) 24283 Saint Paul (7.3 mi) 24273 Norton (8.5 mi) 24272 Nora (8.5 mi) 24245 Dungannon (10.9 mi) 24279 Pound (11.8 mi) 24237 Dante (13.1 mi) 24228 Clintwood (14 mi) 24226 Clinchco (14 mi) 24224 Castlewood (14.9 mi) 24216 Appalachia (15.3 mi) 24271 Nickelsville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,935
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	124.12 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.9724
Longitude	-82.4908
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	59.6%	56.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	8.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,935

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$52,529

Median household income

$23,678

Per capita income

$103,700

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

3,183

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

184

Under 5

161

230

5–9

200

227

10–14

198

261

15–19

227

130

20–24

114

416

25–34

362

588

35–44

512

469

45–54

408

226

55–59

197

143

60–64

125

551

65–74

481

238

75–84

207

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,543	22.2%
18 and over	5,392	77.8%
65 and over	1,557	22.5%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Black or African American 3.5%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,532	93.5%
Black or African American	244	3.5%
Asian	72	1%
Hispanic or Latino	52	0.7%
Two or more races	43	0.6%
Other race	25	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	56.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	8.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$52,529

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,700
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	85.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,531	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	146	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	505	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	598	21.5%
Households with children under 18	944	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,115	40.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	24.5%
Married	57.0%	53.1%
Separated	1.1%	1.5%
Widowed	4.5%	12.2%
Divorced	10.8%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.0%
Kindergarten	71	4.9%
Elementary school	685	47.7%
High school	431	30.0%
College / grad school	219	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Public administration 11.9%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 44.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	341	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.8%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	30.9%
65 and over	61.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,590	95.0%
Spanish	36	0.5%
Other Indo-European	36	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,822	98.4%
Born in same state	6,796	98.0%
Born in different state	5,133	74.0%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	113	1.6%
Not a US citizen	68	60.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,437	35.1%
Italian	785	11.3%
French	755	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.3%
German	10	0.1%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24230

What city is ZIP code 24230 in?

ZIP code 24230 is primarily assigned to Coeburn, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24230 in?

ZIP code 24230 falls within Wise County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24230 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24230 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24230?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24230 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24230?

The median home value in ZIP code 24230 is $103,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 24230?

ZIP code 24230 has an estimated population of 6,935 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24230 in?

ZIP code 24230 observes the EST timezone.