24243 ZIP Code — Dryden, VA

Lee County, Virginia

ZIP code 24243 is located in Dryden, Virginia, within Lee County. It covers approximately 22.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24243

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,071. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 24243 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,440

population

22.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dryden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24265 Keokee (3.3 mi) 24277 Pennington Gap (6.9 mi) 24244 Duffield (7.5 mi) 24282 Saint Charles (7.9 mi) 24219 Big Stone Gap (9.1 mi) 40927 Closplint (9.2 mi) 40823 Cumberland (12.3 mi) 24221 Blackwater (12.4 mi) 24216 Appalachia (12.9 mi) 40828 Evarts (13.2 mi) 40820 Cranks (14.6 mi) 40870 Totz (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,440
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	22.98 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.8007
Longitude	-82.9116
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	53.5%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,440

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$51,071

Median household income

$26,684

Per capita income

$131,700

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

791

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

120

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	264	18.3%
18 and over	1,176	81.7%
65 and over	344	23.9%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,440	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$51,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,700
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	90.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	214	34.6%
Households with children under 18	178	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	41.9%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	20.5%
Married	55.0%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	2.6%	11.1%
Divorced	22.4%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 32.0%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	59	21.3%
Elementary school	83	30.0%
High school	58	20.9%
College / grad school	77	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Public administration 12.5%

Construction 11.3%

Retail trade 9.9%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	34.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.6%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	27.8%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,355	94.1%
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)	1,440	100.0%
Born in same state	1,423	98.8%
Born in different state	925	64.2%
Foreign born	17	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	405	28.1%
French	217	15.1%
Italian	192	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	43	3%
Polish	12	0.8%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24243

What city is ZIP code 24243 in?

ZIP code 24243 is primarily assigned to Dryden, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24243 in?

ZIP code 24243 falls within Lee County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24243 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 24243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24243 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24243 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24243?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24243 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24243 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24243 in?

ZIP code 24243 observes the EST timezone.