24622 ZIP Code — Jewell Ridge, VA

Tazewell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24622 is located in Jewell Ridge, Virginia, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 54.06 square miles and serves a population of 513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24622

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 $75,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,750. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% 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.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 24622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

513

population

54.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jewell Ridge	Acceptable
Jewell Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24657 Whitewood (5.1 mi) 24639 Raven (6.2 mi) 24641 Richlands (6.2 mi) 24815 Berwind (7.4 mi) 24892 War (7.5 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (7.5 mi) 24850 Jolo (7.8 mi) 24631 Oakwood (9.8 mi) 24879 Raysal (10.2 mi) 24602 Bandy (10.7 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (11 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	513
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	54.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.2196
Longitude	-81.8110
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	74.9%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

513

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$33,750

Median household income

$24,443

Per capita income

$75,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

502

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	6.4%
18 and over	480	93.6%
65 and over	212	41.3%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	510	99.4%
Two or more races	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.9%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 23.4%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	23.4%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$33,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 45.6%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	52.1%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	18.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	76	30.2%
Households with children under 18	32	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	57.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	9.4%
Married	44.9%	41.3%
Separated	4.1%	2.1%
Widowed	4.1%	34.0%
Divorced	16.3%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	28.6%
High school	22	39.3%
College / grad school	18	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 60.6%

Retail trade 13.8%

Public administration 13.8%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	38.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	44.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.8%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	16.3%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	47.0%
Under 18	54.5%
18–64 years	34.3%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.6%
Public insurance	70.4%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	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)	513	100.0%
Born in same state	513	100.0%
Born in different state	398	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	38.4%
Italian	81	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	55.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24622

What city is ZIP code 24622 in?

ZIP code 24622 is primarily assigned to Jewell Ridge, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24622 in?

ZIP code 24622 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24622 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 24622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24622 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 24622 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24622?

7% 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 24622 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 24622 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24622 in?

ZIP code 24622 observes the EST timezone.