24265 ZIP Code — Keokee, VA

Lee County, Virginia

ZIP code 24265 is located in Keokee, Virginia, within Lee County. It covers approximately 39.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,065 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24265

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,089. 90% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 55% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 24265 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,065

population

39.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keokee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24243 Dryden (3.3 mi) 24282 Saint Charles (5.2 mi) 40927 Closplint (5.9 mi) 24277 Pennington Gap (6.2 mi) 40823 Cumberland (9.6 mi) 40828 Evarts (10.2 mi) 24244 Duffield (10.7 mi) 24219 Big Stone Gap (11.1 mi) 40870 Totz (12.4 mi) 40820 Cranks (12.6 mi) 24216 Appalachia (13.1 mi) 24221 Blackwater (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,065
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	39.23 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	36.8326
Longitude	-82.9560
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	48.2%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,065

Population

People per sq mi

61.3

Median age

$83,089

Median household income

$22,147

Per capita income

$92,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

108

60–64

125

65–74

123

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	6.2%
18 and over	999	93.8%
65 and over	351	33.0%
Median age	61.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,065	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 42.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	42.3%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$83,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 47.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	41.7%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	8.1%
3 or more	63.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
Fuel oil	8.1%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	43	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	52	16.9%
Households with children under 18	48	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	59.6%
Average household size	3.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	10.1%
Married	51.1%	41.1%
Separated	0.0%	7.9%
Widowed	6.6%	8.3%
Divorced	6.6%	32.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 50.9%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	20.3%
High school	26	37.7%
College / grad school	29	42.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 69.4%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Public administration 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.8%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	43.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.5%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	54.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.9%
Retirement income	61.6%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.5%
65 and over	10.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	74.6%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,039	97.6%
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)	1,065	100.0%
Born in same state	1,065	100.0%
Born in different state	483	45.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	717	67.3%
Italian	94	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	3.1%
Irish	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	68.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24265

What city is ZIP code 24265 in?

ZIP code 24265 is primarily assigned to Keokee, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24265 in?

ZIP code 24265 falls within Lee County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24265 have a large retiree population?

90% of households in ZIP code 24265 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24265 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24265 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24265?

4% 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 24265 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24265 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24265 in?

ZIP code 24265 observes the EST timezone.