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Wise County
Saint Paul, VA
24283
24283 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, VA
Wise County, Virginia
ZIP code 24283 is located in
Saint Paul ,
Virginia ,
within Wise County .
It covers approximately 25.86 square miles and serves a population of
1,909 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24283
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $28,833. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 24283 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,909
Population density
74 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
195
Geography
Land area
25.86 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
36.9425
Longitude
-82.3638
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
56.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
36.9%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
8.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$28,833
Median household income
$100,700
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 332 17.4% 18 and over 1,577 82.6% 65 and over 428 22.4% Median age 51.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,867 97.8% Two or more races 36 1.9% Asian 6 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.1%
56.9%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
36.9%
32.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
8.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.0% $10k–$15k 14.4% $15k–$25k 20.6% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 17.5% $75k–$100k 7.8% $100k–$150k 8.4% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $28,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,700 Median rent / month $496 Owner occupied 69.9% Renter occupied 30.1% Vacant 11.2% Single-family detached 63.0% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 18.6% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.4% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 14.1% 1980–1989 16.8% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 16.0% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 13.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 13.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 40.0% 2 vehicles 29.7% 3 or more 21.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 83.2% Propane / LP gas 4.3% Fuel oil 6.4% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 409 47.0% Cohabiting couple 10 1.1% Male householder, no spouse 229 26.3% Female householder, no spouse 222 25.5% Households with children under 18 182 20.9% Households with seniors (65+) 305 35.1% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.1% 19.0% Married 49.6% 51.3% Separated 2.7% 4.5% Widowed 6.4% 11.5% Divorced 16.2% 13.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.3% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 39 12.9% Elementary school 112 37.0% High school 104 34.3% College / grad school 48 15.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Transportation & utilities
18.9%
Professional & management
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.9% Service 15.4% Sales & office 35.8% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 8.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.4% Government 11.4% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.5% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.6% Work from home 8.6% Other means 4.2% Avg commute (minutes) 20.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.2%
Female-led households
35.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.0% Retirement income 25.7% Supplemental Security 14.1% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 35.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 11.4% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.8% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 57.1% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 95 6.0%
Disability % Any disability 29.4% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 31.5% 65 and over 42.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.0% Public insurance 60.6% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 4.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,849 96.9% 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) 1,888 98.9% Born in same state 1,888 98.9% Born in different state 1,414 74.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 1.1% Not a US citizen 19 90.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 545 28.5% Italian 235 12.3% French 212 11.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 22 1.2% English 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.6% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24283
What city is ZIP code 24283 in?
ZIP code 24283 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24283 in?
ZIP code 24283 falls within Wise County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24283?
32% of residents in ZIP code 24283 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24283 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 24283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24283?
The median home value in ZIP code 24283 is $100,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24283?
The median household income in ZIP code 24283 is $28,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24283 in?
ZIP code 24283 observes the EST timezone.
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