24280 ZIP Code — Rosedale, VA

Russell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24280 is located in Rosedale, Virginia, within Russell County. It covers approximately 9.99 square miles and serves a population of 850 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,839. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24280 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

850

population

9.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24260 Honaker (6.6 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (7.7 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (8.1 mi) 24266 Lebanon (9 mi) 24637 Pounding Mill (11.6 mi) 24370 Saltville (11.6 mi) 24641 Richlands (12 mi) 24225 Cleveland (12.4 mi) 24639 Raven (12.8 mi) 24316 Broadford (13.5 mi) 24646 Rowe (13.5 mi) 24361 Meadowview (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	850
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	9.99 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.9711
Longitude	-81.8934
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	45.7%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

850

Population

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$68,839

Median household income

$24,235

Per capita income

$248,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	302	35.5%
18 and over	548	64.5%
65 and over	135	15.9%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	822	96.7%
Two or more races	23	2.7%
Black or African American	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 29.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	29.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$68,839

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 39.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	40.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	1.5%
3 bedrooms	76.8%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	53.0%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	25.1%
Households with children under 18	106	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	43.0%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	11.1%
Married	54.2%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.3%
Divorced	5.3%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	50.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	39.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 34.5%

Retail trade 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Professional & management 9.8%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	38.0%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.3%
Carpool	58.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	28.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	730	85.9%
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)	848	99.8%
Born in same state	848	99.8%
Born in different state	633	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	511	60.1%
French	49	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24280

What city is ZIP code 24280 in?

ZIP code 24280 is primarily assigned to Rosedale, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24280 in?

ZIP code 24280 falls within Russell County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24280 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 24280 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 24280 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24280 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 24280?

ZIP code 24280 has an estimated population of 850 residents, with a density of 85 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24280 in?

ZIP code 24280 observes the EST timezone.