24282 ZIP Code — Saint Charles, VA

Lee County, Virginia

ZIP code 24282 is located in Saint Charles, Virginia, within Lee County. It covers approximately 15.38 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24282

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 24282 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

734
population
15.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24282 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24282

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City Status
Saint Charles Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24277 Pennington Gap (4.7 mi) 40927 Closplint (4.9 mi) 24265 Keokee (5.2 mi) 40828 Evarts (5.4 mi) 40820 Cranks (7.6 mi) 24243 Dryden (7.9 mi) 40870 Totz (8.8 mi) 40823 Cumberland (10.5 mi) 40815 Cawood (11.1 mi) 40865 Putney (11.8 mi) 24263 Jonesville (12.7 mi) 24221 Blackwater (12.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 734
Population density 48 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 15.38 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 36.8285
Longitude -83.0501
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 75.3% 62.3% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 12.8% 28.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 8.2% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

734
Population
48
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$13,193
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.4%
Home ownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
311
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
70
Under 5
42
11
5–9
7
82
10–14
49
28
15–19
17
14
20–24
9
7
25–34
4
58
35–44
35
48
45–54
29
29
55–59
17
14
60–64
9
57
65–74
35
39
75–84
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828939.4%
18 and over44560.6%
65 and over15521.1%
Median age36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%
Two or more races 1.4%
GroupCount%
White72498.6%
Two or more races101.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.3% 62.3% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 12.8% 28.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 8.2% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 11.6%
$10k–$15k 20.7%
$15k–$25k 23.2%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 7.1%
$50k–$75k 25.8%
$75k–$100k 8.1%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k20.7%
$15k–$25k23.2%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k7.1%
$50k–$75k25.8%
$75k–$100k8.1%
$100k–$150k9.6%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 63.9%
$100k–$150k 5.3%
$150k–$200k 24.9%
$200k–$300k 5.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied85.4%
Renter occupied14.6%
Vacant41.8%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.5%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)3.88

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20092.6%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19895.3%
1970–197923.5%
1960–19690.6%
1950–195911.2%
1940–194916.2%
1939 or earlier40.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.5%
2 bedrooms39.1%
3 bedrooms37.4%
4 bedrooms8.5%
5+ bedrooms8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.1%
1 vehicle10.6%
2 vehicles68.7%
3 or more8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity56.1%
Propane / LP gas1.0%
Fuel oil5.1%
Wood26.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14975.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2914.6%
Female householder, no spouse2010.1%
Households with children under 188241.4%
Households with seniors (65+)9849.5%
Average household size3.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%15.2%
Married58.2%77.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%2.5%
Divorced17.1%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.5%
Some HS, no diploma 29.4%
HS graduate 46.2%
Some college, no degree 4.0%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher50.1%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3441.0%
High school2833.7%
College / grad school2125.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.4%
Transportation & utilities 27.8%
Agriculture & mining 23.8%
Construction 13.5%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Education & healthcare 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.7%
Service18.3%
Sales & office2.4%
Natural resources & construction37.3%
Production & transportation29.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.3%
Government0.0%
Self-employed12.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.9%
Carpool13.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)45.5

Poverty

All people 48.4%
Under 18 years 78.5%
18 and over 28.8%
Married-couple families 22.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security66.2%
Retirement income23.2%
Supplemental Security19.7%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP37.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.8%
High blood pressure41.8%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis34.6%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease13.2%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.8%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.5%
Depression24.8%
Fair or poor health25.3%
Poor mental health17.3%
Poor physical health16.0%
No health insurance16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist52.4%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss23.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4610.3%
Disability%
Any disability32.8%
Under 1813.5%
18–64 years45.9%
65 and over44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance20.6%
Public insurance77.1%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only62284.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)734100.0%
Born in same state734100.0%
Born in different state62985.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab49066.8%
Italian172.3%
AncestryCount%
French162.2%
English91.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.0%
Internet access83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24282

What city is ZIP code 24282 in?

ZIP code 24282 is primarily assigned to Saint Charles, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24282 in?

ZIP code 24282 falls within Lee County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24282?

48% of residents in ZIP code 24282 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24282 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 24282 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24282 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 24282 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 24282 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 24282 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24282 in?

ZIP code 24282 observes the EST timezone.

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