24637 ZIP Code — Pounding Mill, VA

Tazewell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24637 is located in Pounding Mill, Virginia, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 32.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24637

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 $137,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,378. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24637 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,616

population

32.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pounding Mill	Acceptable
Pounding Mill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24609 Cedar Bluff (4.5 mi) 24377 Tannersville (6.8 mi) 24641 Richlands (7.7 mi) 24316 Broadford (8.1 mi) 24370 Saltville (8.9 mi) 24602 Bandy (9.4 mi) 24651 Tazewell (10.3 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (11.4 mi) 24280 Rosedale (11.6 mi) 24639 Raven (12.4 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (13 mi) 24630 North Tazewell (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,616
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	32.02 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	37.0498
Longitude	-81.7084
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	45.8%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,616

Population

113

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$52,378

Median household income

$31,214

Per capita income

$137,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

109

158

10–14

132

15–19

122

20–24

102

185

25–34

154

291

35–44

242

234

45–54

195

55–59

168

60–64

139

307

65–74

256

158

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	700	19.4%
18 and over	2,916	80.6%
65 and over	907	25.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Asian 2.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,451	94.8%
Asian	98	2.7%
Black or African American	44	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.6%
Other race	23	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	57.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$52,378

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	26.4%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	90.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	714	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	81	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	276	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	277	20.5%
Households with children under 18	332	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	653	48.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	27.8%
Married	45.2%	53.8%
Separated	0.5%	5.5%
Widowed	5.0%	6.5%
Divorced	17.2%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	93	11.3%
Elementary school	378	45.9%
High school	111	13.5%
College / grad school	242	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Professional & management 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 40.8%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 52.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,531	97.6%
Spanish	21	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,497	96.7%
Born in same state	3,497	96.7%
Born in different state	2,948	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	119	3.3%
Not a US citizen	21	17.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	760	21%
Arab	638	17.6%
French	516	14.3%
Irish	10	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0.2%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24637

What city is ZIP code 24637 in?

ZIP code 24637 is primarily assigned to Pounding Mill, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24637 in?

ZIP code 24637 falls within Tazewell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24637 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24637 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24637 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 24637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24637?

16% of residents in ZIP code 24637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24637?

The median home value in ZIP code 24637 is $137,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 24637 in?

ZIP code 24637 observes the EST timezone.