24250 ZIP Code — Fort Blackmore, VA

Scott County, Virginia

ZIP code 24250 is located in Fort Blackmore, Virginia, within Scott County. It covers approximately 57.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24250

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 $108,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,750. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 24250 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.

1,049

population

57.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Blackmore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,049
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	57.53 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	36.7750
Longitude	-82.6294
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	68.3%	61.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	11.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,049

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$40,750

Median household income

$26,193

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

649

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

136

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	11.7%
18 and over	926	88.3%
65 and over	287	27.4%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,041	99.2%
Two or more races	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	61.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	11.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$40,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	30.5%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	48.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	123	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	122	24.7%
Households with children under 18	86	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	42.5%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	15.4%
Married	50.5%	55.6%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	18.5%
Divorced	17.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	57	49.1%
High school	23	19.8%
College / grad school	30	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%

Professional & management 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	5.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 28.5%

Married-couple families 27.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.0%
Under 18	49.6%
18–64 years	33.0%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,021	97.3%
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)	1,041	99.2%
Born in same state	1,024	97.6%
Born in different state	295	28.1%
Foreign born	17	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	378	36%
French	131	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	63.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24250

What city is ZIP code 24250 in?

ZIP code 24250 is primarily assigned to Fort Blackmore, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24250 in?

ZIP code 24250 falls within Scott County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24250 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 24250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24250?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24250 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24250 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24250 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24250?

7% 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 24250 in?

ZIP code 24250 observes the EST timezone.