24639 ZIP Code — Raven, VA

Buchanan County, Virginia

ZIP code 24639 is located in Raven, Virginia, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 48.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24639

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $41,518. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24639 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,788

population

48.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24641 Richlands (5 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (5.3 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (6.2 mi) 24631 Oakwood (6.8 mi) 24657 Whitewood (7.5 mi) 24646 Rowe (8.6 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (8.9 mi) 24260 Honaker (9.3 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (10 mi) 24850 Jolo (12.3 mi) 24637 Pounding Mill (12.4 mi) 24280 Rosedale (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,788
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	48.01 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.1562
Longitude	-81.8901
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	64.4%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,788

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$41,518

Median household income

$22,278

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,302

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

147

5–9

129

113

10–14

151

170

15–19

227

20–24

130

25–34

174

219

35–44

293

238

45–54

319

55–59

108

60–64

107

212

65–74

283

75–84

128

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,012	26.7%
18 and over	2,776	73.3%
65 and over	743	19.6%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,734	98%
Two or more races	52	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$41,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	83.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	602	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	86	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	191	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	513	36.9%
Households with children under 18	531	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	525	37.7%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	25.2%
Married	50.9%	37.5%
Separated	2.6%	0.8%
Widowed	3.8%	23.8%
Divorced	9.4%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.6%
Kindergarten	51	6.6%
Elementary school	255	32.8%
High school	269	34.6%
College / grad school	175	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Other services 5.7%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Construction 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	29.8%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,531	93.2%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,774	99.6%
Born in same state	3,774	99.6%
Born in different state	2,960	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.4%
Not a US citizen	11	78.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,823	48.1%
French	442	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	145	3.8%
English	49	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24639

What city is ZIP code 24639 in?

ZIP code 24639 is primarily assigned to Raven, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24639 in?

ZIP code 24639 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24639?

23% of residents in ZIP code 24639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24639 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24639?

The median home value in ZIP code 24639 is $104,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24639?

The median household income in ZIP code 24639 is $41,518, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24639 in?

ZIP code 24639 observes the EST timezone.