24360 ZIP Code — Max Meadows, VA

Wythe County, Virginia

ZIP code 24360 is located in Max Meadows, Virginia, within Wythe County. It covers approximately 92.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24360

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,407. 51% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24360 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,951

population

92.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24360 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24360

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24360. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Max Meadows	Acceptable
Max Meadows	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24313 Barren Springs (6.3 mi) 24324 Draper (6.8 mi) 24312 Austinville (9.1 mi) 24301 Pulaski (9.9 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (11.2 mi) 24382 Wytheville (12.9 mi) 24347 Hiwassee (13.1 mi) 24315 Bland (15.4 mi) 24381 Woodlawn (16 mi) 24084 Dublin (16.4 mi) 24323 Crockett (17.7 mi) 24343 Hillsville (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,951
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	92.36 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	36.9600
Longitude	-80.9037
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	37.4%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,951

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$67,407

Median household income

$33,654

Per capita income

$191,800

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,338

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

135

139

5–9

149

202

10–14

218

195

15–19

209

20–24

274

25–34

294

290

35–44

311

351

45–54

377

333

55–59

358

286

60–64

307

359

65–74

387

181

75–84

195

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,268	21.3%
18 and over	4,683	78.7%
65 and over	1,248	21.0%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,853	97.4%
Hispanic or Latino	56	0.9%
Other race	56	0.9%
Asian	31	0.5%
Black or African American	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$67,407

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,800
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	24.6%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	71.5%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	8.3%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,519	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	116	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	244	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	641	25.4%
Households with children under 18	599	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	823	32.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	14.6%
Married	72.6%	60.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.7%
Widowed	2.6%	13.1%
Divorced	7.9%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	4.4%
Kindergarten	70	5.4%
Elementary school	551	42.7%
High school	331	25.7%
College / grad school	280	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Information 1.6%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,691	95.6%
Spanish	20	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,912	99.3%
Born in same state	5,880	98.8%
Born in different state	4,540	76.3%
Foreign born	32	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.7%
Not a US citizen	39	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,569	43.2%
French	377	6.3%
Italian	250	4.2%
Irish	24	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.3%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24360

What city is ZIP code 24360 in?

ZIP code 24360 is primarily assigned to Max Meadows, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24360 in?

ZIP code 24360 falls within Wythe County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24360 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24360 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24360 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 24360 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24360?

The median home value in ZIP code 24360 is $191,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 24360?

ZIP code 24360 has an estimated population of 5,951 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24360 in?

ZIP code 24360 observes the EST timezone.