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Washington County
Glade Spring, VA
24340
24340 ZIP Code — Glade Spring, VA
Washington County, Virginia
ZIP code 24340 is located in
Glade Spring ,
Virginia ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 66.57 square miles and serves a population of
6,173 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24340
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $55,766. 63% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,173
Population density
93 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
66.57 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
36.7586
Longitude
-81.7708
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.1%
3.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$55,766
Median household income
$165,400
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,270 20.6% 18 and over 4,903 79.4% 65 and over 1,822 29.5% Median age 47.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 5,908 94.7% Two or more races 137 2.2% Black or African American 117 1.9% Hispanic or Latino 65 1% Other race 9 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.1%
3.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 8.9% $25k–$35k 16.5% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 5.4% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $55,766
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,400 Median rent / month $787 Owner occupied 74.2% Renter occupied 25.8% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 78.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.2% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 19.1% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 22.1% 1960–1969 12.4% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 9.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 2.8% 2 bedrooms 25.2% 3 bedrooms 53.2% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 27.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.6% Electricity 80.9% Propane / LP gas 4.2% Fuel oil 6.4% Wood 3.1% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,150 51.4% Cohabiting couple 116 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 349 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 624 27.9% Households with children under 18 526 23.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,283 57.3% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 21.1% Married 50.1% 48.3% Separated 4.4% 4.4% Widowed 4.4% 13.8% Divorced 14.5% 12.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 1.8% Kindergarten 138 12.1% Elementary school 479 41.9% High school 290 25.4% College / grad school 214 18.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Professional & management
8.2%
Public administration
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 14.3% Sales & office 20.7% Natural resources & construction 8.2% Production & transportation 24.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 18.8% Self-employed 3.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.9% Carpool 6.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 8.6% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.4% Retirement income 30.2% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 13.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.8% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 18.9% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 15.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 287 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 26.1% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 21.0% 65 and over 47.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.5% Public insurance 48.6% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 6.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,927 96.0% Spanish 42 0.7% Other Indo-European 31 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,093 98.7% Born in same state 6,087 98.6% Born in different state 4,576 74.1% Foreign born 6 0.1% Naturalized citizen 80 1.3% Not a US citizen 32 40.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 2,747 44.5% French 593 9.6% Italian 309 5%
Ancestry Count % Irish 51 0.8% English 24 0.4% Norwegian 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 75.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24340
What city is ZIP code 24340 in?
ZIP code 24340 is primarily assigned to Glade Spring, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24340 in?
ZIP code 24340 falls within Washington County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24340 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 24340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24340 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 24340 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24340?
The median home value in ZIP code 24340 is $165,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 24340?
ZIP code 24340 has an estimated population of 6,173 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 24340 in?
ZIP code 24340 observes the EST timezone.
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