24646 ZIP Code — Rowe, VA

Buchanan County, Virginia

ZIP code 24646 is located in Rowe, Virginia, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 12.63 square miles and serves a population of 846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24646

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,356. 88% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 24646 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

846

population

12.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24646 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24646

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24646. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rowe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24656 Vansant (5.3 mi) 24239 Davenport (6.6 mi) 24631 Oakwood (6.9 mi) 24260 Honaker (7 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (7.8 mi) 24639 Raven (8.6 mi) 24225 Cleveland (10.3 mi) 24220 Birchleaf (10.9 mi) 24614 Grundy (12.4 mi) 24657 Whitewood (12.9 mi) 24641 Richlands (13 mi) 24280 Rosedale (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	846
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	12.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1270
Longitude	-82.0418
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	75.2%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

846

Population

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

$44,356

Median household income

$23,536

Per capita income

$66,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

499

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	8.4%
18 and over	775	91.6%
65 and over	402	47.5%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	846	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.2%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 50.1%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	50.1%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
Median income	$44,356

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 63.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	67.1%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.6%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	82.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	2.0%
Female householder, no spouse	64	15.7%
Households with children under 18	79	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	76.4%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.7%	19.1%
Married	96.1%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	6.8%
Divorced	0.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	6	24.0%
College / grad school	19	76.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.5%

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 25.8%

Construction 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.7%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	42.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	87.5%
Retirement income	64.6%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	46.6%
65 and over	47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	69.4%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	41.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	838	99.1%
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)	846	100.0%
Born in same state	846	100.0%
Born in different state	795	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	625	73.9%
Italian	22	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24646

What city is ZIP code 24646 in?

ZIP code 24646 is primarily assigned to Rowe, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24646 in?

ZIP code 24646 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24646 have a large retiree population?

88% of households in ZIP code 24646 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24646 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 24646 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24646 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 24646 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24646?

The median home value in ZIP code 24646 is $66,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24646 in?

ZIP code 24646 observes the EST timezone.