Dickenson County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
13,787
population (2021)
-13.3%
pop change since 2010
51051
FIPS code
Dickenson County ZIP code map
About Dickenson County
Dickenson County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,787 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.3% from 15,903 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dickenson County is 51051.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,787 |
| 2010 population | 15,903 |
| Change | -13.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51051 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dickenson County
ZIP codes for Dickenson County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24217 | Bee | Dickenson | View map |
| 24220 | Birchleaf | Dickenson | View map |
| 24226 | Clinchco | Dickenson | View map |
| 24228 | Clintwood | Dickenson | View map |
| 24256 | Haysi | Dickenson | View map |
| 24269 | Mc Clure | Dickenson | View map |
| 24272 | Nora | Dickenson | View map |
| 24607 | Breaks | Dickenson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,880
Population
47.5
Median age
$41,285
Median household income
$25,179
Per capita income
$78,250
Median home value
$379
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
6,172
Housing units
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
272
Under 5
291
236
5–9
254
419
10–14
450
330
15–19
354
347
20–24
372
694
25–34
744
741
35–44
794
954
45–54
1,023
590
55–59
632
427
60–64
458
1,018
65–74
1,093
511
75–84
548
158
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,371 | 14.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,509 | 85.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,498 | 29.6% |
| Median age | 47.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.4%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,459 | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
8.9%
$15k–$25k
18.2%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $41,285 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.9%
$50k–$100k
34.7%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
6.5%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,250 |
| Median rent / month | $379 |
| Owner occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 27.3% |
| Single-family detached | 66.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 30.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 84.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.3% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,760 | 49.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 307 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,011 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,469 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,515 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,365 | 47.1% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.8% | 22.6% |
| Married | 53.4% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.5%
HS graduate
45.6%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 47 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 631 | 34.4% |
| High school | 573 | 32.6% |
| College / grad school | 503 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Public administration
14.7%
Retail trade
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Professional & management
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Information
2.7%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 57.0% |
| Government | 37.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
27.8%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 62.3% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 35.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 53.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 707 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 37.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 33.6% |
| 65 and over | 63.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.0% |
| Public insurance | 61.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,317 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,855 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 13,826 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,511 | 85.4% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 6.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,973 | 50.2% |
| French | 1,261 | 9.1% |
| Italian | 949 | 6.8% |
| English | 113 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 50 | 0.4% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 77.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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