24620 ZIP Code — Hurley, VA

Buchanan County, Virginia

ZIP code 24620 is located in Hurley, Virginia, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 71.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24620

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 $61,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,471. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 24620 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.

2,492

population

71.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41547 Majestic (6.8 mi) 24872 Panther (7.5 mi) 41553 Phelps (8.1 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (8.8 mi) 41528 Freeburn (9.6 mi) 24614 Grundy (9.7 mi) 41566 Steele (9.8 mi) 25672 Edgarton (9.9 mi) 25608 Baisden (11.1 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (11.4 mi) 41524 Fedscreek (11.5 mi) 24844 Iaeger (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,492
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	71.29 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.4315
Longitude	-82.0292
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	69.7%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,492

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$34,471

Median household income

$19,542

Per capita income

$61,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

935

Housing units

3.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

176

212

35–44

171

168

45–54

136

55–59

110

60–64

186

65–74

150

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	452	18.1%
18 and over	2,040	81.9%
65 and over	520	20.9%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,438	97.8%
Two or more races	54	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 22.0%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	22.0%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$34,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	460	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	142	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	145	18.8%
Households with children under 18	264	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	43.1%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	20.9%
Married	41.2%	54.7%
Separated	1.6%	5.3%
Widowed	9.4%	7.0%
Divorced	13.3%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	1.8%
Elementary school	197	38.6%
High school	236	46.3%
College / grad school	68	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.4%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Other services 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 2.4%

Construction 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	2.4%
Sales & office	32.8%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 21.7%

Female-led households 8.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.7%
Under 18	37.8%
18–64 years	40.4%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.1%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,461	98.8%
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)	2,492	100.0%
Born in same state	2,478	99.4%
Born in different state	2,086	83.7%
Foreign born	14	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,398	56.1%
French	304	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24620

What city is ZIP code 24620 in?

ZIP code 24620 is primarily assigned to Hurley, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24620 in?

ZIP code 24620 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24620 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 24620 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24620?

30% of residents in ZIP code 24620 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24620?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24620 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24620 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24620 in?

ZIP code 24620 observes the EST timezone.