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Tazewell County
Pocahontas, VA
24635
24635 ZIP Code — Pocahontas, VA
Tazewell County, Virginia
ZIP code 24635 is located in
Pocahontas ,
Virginia ,
within Tazewell County .
It covers approximately 6.70 square miles and serves a population of
765 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24635
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,028. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 24635 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
765
Population density
114 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
185
Geography
Land area
6.70 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.3131
Longitude
-81.3599
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.3%
57.4%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
19.8%
26.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
13.6%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$39,028
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 32 4.2% 18 and over 733 95.8% 65 and over 50 6.5% Median age 42.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
13.6%
Group Count % White 624 81.6% Black or African American 104 13.6% Two or more races 37 4.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.3%
57.4%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
19.8%
26.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
13.6%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 24.8% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 3.0% $35k–$50k 21.1% $50k–$75k 12.0% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 17.3% $150k–$200k 1.5% Median income $39,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $49,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.7% Renter occupied 23.3% Vacant 59.1% Single-family detached 56.0% Large apartment buildings 6.2% Mobile homes 28.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 2.8% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 14.2% 1940–1949 6.8% 1939 or earlier 31.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.6% 2 bedrooms 16.0% 3 bedrooms 57.8% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 8.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.5% 1 vehicle 55.6% 2 vehicles 6.8% 3 or more 21.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 44.4% Propane / LP gas 27.8% Fuel oil 8.3% Wood 19.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 34 25.6% Cohabiting couple 12 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 14 10.5% Female householder, no spouse 73 54.9% Households with children under 18 21 15.8% Households with seniors (65+) 30 22.6% Average household size 1.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.0% 24.0% Married 13.3% 26.4% Separated 8.5% 3.9% Widowed 0.0% 33.3% Divorced 26.2% 12.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.1% Bachelor's or higher 5.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 12 9.6% Elementary school 10 8.0% High school 49 39.2% College / grad school 54 43.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
21.4%
Public administration
10.0%
Education & healthcare
4.3%
Professional & management
2.9%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 12.9% Sales & office 15.7% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 32.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.4% Government 14.3% Self-employed 2.9% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.7% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
58.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.8% Retirement income 48.1% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.5% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 28.6% Diabetes 10.7% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 22.0% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 4.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.5% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.6% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 18.0% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 19.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.7% Visited dentist 52.0% Cholesterol screening 85.2% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 72 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 41.2% Under 18 21.9% 18–64 years 37.9% 65 and over 75.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.2% Public insurance 58.0% No insurance 4.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 761 99.5% Spanish 8 1.1% Other Indo-European 8 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 761 99.5% Born in same state 747 97.6% Born in different state 397 51.9% Foreign born 14 1.8% Naturalized citizen 4 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 324 42.4% Italian 119 15.6% French 43 5.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 4 0.5% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 17.4% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24635
What city is ZIP code 24635 in?
ZIP code 24635 is primarily assigned to Pocahontas, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24635 in?
ZIP code 24635 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24635?
34% of residents in ZIP code 24635 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24635?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24635?
The median home value in ZIP code 24635 is $49,300.
Does ZIP code 24635 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 24635 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24635 in?
ZIP code 24635 observes the EST timezone.
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