24237 ZIP Code — Dante, VA

Russell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24237 is located in Dante, Virginia, within Russell County. It covers approximately 54.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24237

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,818. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 78% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 57%.

Overall, ZIP code 24237 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.

1,001

population

54.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dante	Acceptable
Dante	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24272 Nora (4.6 mi) 24226 Clinchco (7.5 mi) 24239 Davenport (7.8 mi) 24283 Saint Paul (8.3 mi) 24220 Birchleaf (8.7 mi) 24225 Cleveland (8.8 mi) 24256 Haysi (11.4 mi) 24224 Castlewood (11.6 mi) 24656 Vansant (11.6 mi) 24230 Coeburn (13.1 mi) 24228 Clintwood (13.5 mi) 24646 Rowe (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,001
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	54.32 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.0339
Longitude	-82.2666
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	75.3%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,001

Population

People per sq mi

60.9

Median age

$26,818

Median household income

$17,068

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

38.8%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

441

Housing units

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

164

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	2.6%
18 and over	975	97.4%
65 and over	435	43.5%
Median age	60.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Black or African American 10.1%

Asian 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	878	87.7%
Black or African American	101	10.1%
Asian	22	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.3%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 40.4%

$25k–$35k 28.4%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 3.7%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	40.4%
$25k–$35k	28.4%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	3.7%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
Median income	$26,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	98.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	81	19.9%
Male householder, no spouse	58	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	109	26.7%
Households with children under 18	14	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	71.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	13.5%
Married	37.2%	33.3%
Separated	2.9%	3.2%
Widowed	12.1%	34.5%
Divorced	17.2%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	50.0%
High school	13	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.0%

Public administration 22.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Other services 9.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	42.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.3%
Government	30.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 38.8%

Under 18 years 69.2%

18 and over 37.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.2%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	36.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	56.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.3%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.3%
Public insurance	84.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,001	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)	1,001	100.0%
Born in same state	981	98.0%
Born in different state	730	72.9%
Foreign born	20	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	676	67.5%
French	49	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24237

What city is ZIP code 24237 in?

ZIP code 24237 is primarily assigned to Dante, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24237 in?

ZIP code 24237 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24237 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 24237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24237 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 24237 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24237?

39% of residents in ZIP code 24237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24237?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24237 in?

ZIP code 24237 observes the EST timezone.