24272 ZIP Code — Nora, VA

Dickenson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24272 is located in Nora, Virginia, within Dickenson County. It covers approximately 23.22 square miles and serves a population of 404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24272

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,254. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 82% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 24272 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.

404

population

23.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24237 Dante (4.6 mi) 24283 Saint Paul (5.4 mi) 24226 Clinchco (7.6 mi) 24230 Coeburn (8.5 mi) 24220 Birchleaf (11.4 mi) 24228 Clintwood (11.6 mi) 24224 Castlewood (11.8 mi) 24239 Davenport (12.5 mi) 24256 Haysi (12.9 mi) 24225 Cleveland (13 mi) 24293 Wise (14.1 mi) 24656 Vansant (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	404
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	23.22 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.0202
Longitude	-82.3489
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	85.1%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

404

Population

People per sq mi

65.9

Median age

$30,254

Median household income

$20,247

Per capita income

$82,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	17.1%
18 and over	335	82.9%
65 and over	253	62.6%
Median age	65.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	404	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.1%	68.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	21.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
Median income	$30,254

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 48.6%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$1M+ 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	47.8%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	33.5%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	57.1%
3 bedrooms	23.9%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.9%
Fuel oil	28.7%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	84	37.7%
Households with children under 18	80	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	77.1%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	6.9%
Married	55.3%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	14.3%	22.5%
Divorced	6.8%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	36.2%
High school	30	63.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 19.0%

Public administration 19.0%

Retail trade 15.5%

Wholesale trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	37.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.2%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 68.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	82.1%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.2%
Public insurance	84.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	96.3%
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)	404	100.0%
Born in same state	404	100.0%
Born in different state	351	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	237	58.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24272

What city is ZIP code 24272 in?

ZIP code 24272 is primarily assigned to Nora, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24272 in?

ZIP code 24272 falls within Dickenson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24272 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 24272 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24272 have a large retiree population?

82% of households in ZIP code 24272 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24272 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 24272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24272?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24272 in?

ZIP code 24272 observes the EST timezone.