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Dickenson County
Haysi, VA
24256
24256 ZIP Code — Haysi, VA
Dickenson County, Virginia
ZIP code 24256 is located in
Haysi ,
Virginia ,
within Dickenson County .
It covers approximately 54.72 square miles and serves a population of
3,239 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24256
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $43,373. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 24256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Haysi
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,239
Population density
59 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
54.72 sq mi
Water area
0.76 sq mi
Latitude
37.1990
Longitude
-82.2785
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.8%
68.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
15.7%
21.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$43,373
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 567 17.5% 18 and over 2,672 82.5% 65 and over 691 21.3% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 3,183 98.3% Asian 28 0.9% Two or more races 17 0.5% Black or African American 11 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.8%
68.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
15.7%
21.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 11.2% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 21.0% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 13.8% $150k–$200k 1.9% Median income $43,373
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,200 Median rent / month $600 Owner occupied 74.4% Renter occupied 25.6% Vacant 26.3% Single-family detached 55.0% Large apartment buildings 1.1% Mobile homes 34.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 16.7% 1980–1989 18.1% 1970–1979 23.4% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 5.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 48.3% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 30.8% 2 vehicles 27.5% 3 or more 34.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.4% Electricity 88.7% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Fuel oil 2.6% Wood 3.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 673 56.7% Cohabiting couple 44 3.7% Male householder, no spouse 185 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 284 23.9% Households with children under 18 324 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 468 39.5% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.7% 19.3% Married 51.3% 52.1% Separated 1.6% 3.2% Widowed 3.1% 17.9% Divorced 21.4% 7.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.5%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.6% Bachelor's or higher 7.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 28 6.7% Kindergarten 34 8.1% Elementary school 97 23.0% High school 98 23.3% College / grad school 164 39.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Public administration
15.6%
Agriculture & mining
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Professional & management
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.7% Service 30.5% Sales & office 14.4% Natural resources & construction 15.2% Production & transportation 20.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 27.5% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 8.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.6% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 35.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
41.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.2% Retirement income 36.8% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 23.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 32.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 29.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 21.2% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 15.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 56.0% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 152 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 29.9% Under 18 15.7% 18–64 years 26.9% 65 and over 49.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.0% Public insurance 56.9% No insurance 7.4% Uninsured under 19 7.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,997 92.5% Spanish 10 0.3% Other Indo-European 10 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,227 99.6% Born in same state 3,227 99.6% Born in different state 2,685 82.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 12 0.4% Not a US citizen 6 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,504 46.4% Italian 273 8.4% French 197 6.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 0.4% English 6 0.2% German 5 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 77.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24256
What city is ZIP code 24256 in?
ZIP code 24256 is primarily assigned to Haysi, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24256 in?
ZIP code 24256 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24256 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 24256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24256?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24256?
19% of residents in ZIP code 24256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24256?
The median home value in ZIP code 24256 is $91,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 24256 in?
ZIP code 24256 observes the EST timezone.
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