24258 ZIP Code — Hiltons, VA

Scott County, Virginia

ZIP code 24258 is located in Hiltons, Virginia, within Scott County. It covers approximately 39.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24258

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 $123,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,540. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 24258 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,351

population

39.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24258 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24258

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24258. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hiltons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24271 Nickelsville (7.3 mi) 37617 Blountville (9 mi) 37665 Kingsport (9.6 mi) 37669 Kingsport (10.3 mi) 24270 Mendota (10.4 mi) 37664 Kingsport (11.4 mi) 37660 Kingsport (11.8 mi) 24251 Gate City (12 mi) 24245 Dungannon (12.3 mi) 24202 Bristol (12.6 mi) 37663 Kingsport (13.4 mi) 24201 Bristol (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,351
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	39.45 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	36.6521
Longitude	-82.4290
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	54.6%	61.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	11.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,351

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$40,540

Median household income

$27,890

Per capita income

$123,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	17.5%
18 and over	1,114	82.5%
65 and over	382	28.3%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,351	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	61.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	11.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$40,540

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	98.7%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	327	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	151	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	118	19.6%
Households with children under 18	93	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	42.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	24.0%
Married	55.2%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	9.6%
Divorced	22.2%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	160	65.3%
High school	23	9.4%
College / grad school	62	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Retail trade 24.4%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Public administration 10.3%

Construction 6.3%

Information 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,297	96.0%
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)	1,336	98.9%
Born in same state	1,336	98.9%
Born in different state	450	33.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	618	45.7%
French	173	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	9.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24258

What city is ZIP code 24258 in?

ZIP code 24258 is primarily assigned to Hiltons, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24258 in?

ZIP code 24258 falls within Scott County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24258 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 24258 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24258 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24258 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24258 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 24258 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24258?

The median home value in ZIP code 24258 is $123,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 24258 in?

ZIP code 24258 observes the EST timezone.