24347 ZIP Code — Hiwassee, VA

Pulaski County, Virginia

ZIP code 24347 is located in Hiwassee, Virginia, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 81.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,417. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24347 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,249

population

81.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hiwassee	Acceptable
Hiwassee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24105 Indian Valley (6 mi) 24324 Draper (6.5 mi) 24313 Barren Springs (8.8 mi) 24325 Dugspur (9.2 mi) 24301 Pulaski (10.7 mi) 24380 Willis (10.9 mi) 24141 Radford (11.5 mi) 24084 Dublin (11.8 mi) 24343 Hillsville (12.4 mi) 24360 Max Meadows (13.1 mi) 24149 Riner (13.7 mi) 24312 Austinville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,249
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	81.63 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	36.9585
Longitude	-80.6669
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,249

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$35,321

Per capita income

$148,800

Median home value

$570

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	15.3%
18 and over	1,058	84.7%
65 and over	322	25.8%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,237	99%
Two or more races	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	45.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	37.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 35.0%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	35.0%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 33.5%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,800
Median rent / month	$570
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	208	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	167	25.9%
Households with children under 18	155	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	40.2%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	8.6%
Married	40.5%	49.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	12.6%	29.5%
Divorced	27.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 19.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	23.9%
Kindergarten	7	7.6%
Elementary school	27	29.3%
High school	26	28.3%
College / grad school	10	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Manufacturing 26.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Construction 5.2%

Information 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 2.9%

Retail trade 2.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 25.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	21.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,143	91.5%
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)	1,249	100.0%
Born in same state	1,249	100.0%
Born in different state	844	67.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	396	31.7%
French	166	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	4.4%
German	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.7%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24347

What city is ZIP code 24347 in?

ZIP code 24347 is primarily assigned to Hiwassee, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24347 in?

ZIP code 24347 falls within Pulaski County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24347 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24347 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24347 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24347 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 24347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24347?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24347 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24347 in?

ZIP code 24347 observes the EST timezone.