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Washington County
Mendota, VA
24270
24270 ZIP Code — Mendota, VA
Washington County, Virginia
ZIP code 24270 is located in
Mendota ,
Virginia ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 19.29 square miles and serves a population of
369 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24270
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 $194,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,821. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 46% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 24270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
369
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
19.29 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
36.7138
Longitude
-82.2578
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.9%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$46,821
Median household income
$194,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 39 10.6% 18 and over 330 89.4% 65 and over 65 17.6% Median age 56.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Group Count % White 367 99.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.9%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.1%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
11.6%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 16.8% $35k–$50k 30.9% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 20.8% $100k–$150k 6.7% Median income $46,821
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $194,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.6% Renter occupied 7.4% Vacant 17.2% Single-family detached 81.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.8% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 49.4% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 5.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 33.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 17.2% 2 bedrooms 52.2% 3 bedrooms 19.4% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 14.8% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 54.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 80.5% Propane / LP gas 18.8% Wood 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 95 63.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 14 9.4% Female householder, no spouse 40 26.8% Households with children under 18 13 8.7% Households with seniors (65+) 64 43.0% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.5% 1.2% Married 53.4% 59.0% Separated 0.0% 14.9% Widowed 0.0% 24.8% Divorced 24.2% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.4% Bachelor's or higher 0.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 3.0% Kindergarten 10 30.3% Elementary school 13 39.4% High school 9 27.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.8% Service 4.8% Sales & office 38.6% Natural resources & construction 31.7% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 46.2% Government 17.2% Self-employed 36.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.2% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 20.1% Supplemental Security 26.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 40.9% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 31.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 29.8% 65 and over 55.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 34.4% Public insurance 24.1% No insurance 46.3% Uninsured under 19 38.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 362 98.1% 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) 369 100.0% Born in same state 369 100.0% Born in different state 211 57.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 9 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.4% Internet access 59.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24270
What city is ZIP code 24270 in?
ZIP code 24270 is primarily assigned to Mendota, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24270 in?
ZIP code 24270 falls within Washington County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 24270 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 24270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24270 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 24270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24270?
The median household income in ZIP code 24270 is $46,821, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24270?
The median home value in ZIP code 24270 is $194,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 24270 in?
ZIP code 24270 observes the EST timezone.
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