24368 ZIP Code — Rural Retreat, VA

Wythe County, Virginia

ZIP code 24368 is located in Rural Retreat, Virginia, within Wythe County. It covers approximately 86.64 square miles and serves a population of 5,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24368

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,000. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24368 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,079

population

86.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24368 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rural Retreat	Acceptable
Rural Retreat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24323 Crockett (4.4 mi) 24311 Atkins (6 mi) 24374 Speedwell (8.4 mi) 24382 Wytheville (8.7 mi) 24318 Ceres (9.6 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (10.3 mi) 24326 Elk Creek (12.5 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (15.8 mi) 24378 Troutdale (16.7 mi) 24354 Marion (16.9 mi) 24651 Tazewell (17.2 mi) 24348 Independence (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,079
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	86.64 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.8909
Longitude	-81.2808
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	45.4%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,079

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$64,000

Median household income

$30,014

Per capita income

$151,000

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,964

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

203

Under 5

216

155

5–9

166

174

10–14

185

181

15–19

194

173

20–24

184

195

25–34

208

400

35–44

427

342

45–54

365

131

55–59

139

141

60–64

150

216

65–74

231

109

75–84

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,308	25.8%
18 and over	3,771	74.2%
65 and over	750	14.8%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,807	92.5%
Two or more races	239	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	120	2.3%
Black or African American	19	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$64,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,000
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	11.0%
Wood	10.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,003	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	156	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	287	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	466	24.4%
Households with children under 18	728	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	547	28.6%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	26.7%
Married	52.9%	49.4%
Separated	5.5%	1.0%
Widowed	2.5%	9.2%
Divorced	7.9%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	12.4%
Kindergarten	91	7.2%
Elementary school	486	38.4%
High school	274	21.7%
College / grad school	257	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Public administration 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 5.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 23.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.8%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,660	91.8%
Spanish	31	0.7%
Other Indo-European	24	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,072	99.9%
Born in same state	5,051	99.4%
Born in different state	3,500	68.9%
Foreign born	21	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,417	27.9%
French	658	13%
Italian	512	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	1%
English	32	0.6%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24368

What city is ZIP code 24368 in?

ZIP code 24368 is primarily assigned to Rural Retreat, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24368 in?

ZIP code 24368 falls within Wythe County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24368 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24368 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24368?

16% of residents in ZIP code 24368 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24368 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 24368 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24368?

The median home value in ZIP code 24368 is $151,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24368 in?

ZIP code 24368 observes the EST timezone.