24246 ZIP Code — East Stone Gap, VA

Wise County, Virginia

ZIP code 24246 is located in East Stone Gap, Virginia, within Wise County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24246

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. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 24246 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

274

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Stone Gap	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	274
Population density	685 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8702
Longitude	-82.7398
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	76.2%	56.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

274

Population

685

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

Median household income

$11,866

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

20.2%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

62.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	2.9%
18 and over	266	97.1%
65 and over	93	33.9%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	274	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	56.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 40.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 47.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	40.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	47.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.3%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	20.2%
Renter occupied	79.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	8.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	91.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	79.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	91.6%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	91.6%
2 vehicles	8.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.7%
Fuel oil	40.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	48.7%
Households with children under 18	10	8.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	39.5%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.5%	0.0%
Married	44.2%	51.3%
Separated	48.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.4%
Divorced	0.0%	40.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 60.5%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	39.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.8%

Construction 44.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	55.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	44.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	32.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	23.3%
Carpool	76.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	48.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	48.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	38.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	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)	274	100.0%
Born in same state	274	100.0%
Born in different state	226	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	59.9%
Italian	19	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	60.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24246

What city is ZIP code 24246 in?

ZIP code 24246 is primarily assigned to East Stone Gap, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24246 in?

ZIP code 24246 falls within Wise County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24246 mostly rentals?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 24246 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 24246 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24246 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24246?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24246 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24246 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24246 in?

ZIP code 24246 observes the EST timezone.