24370 ZIP Code — Saltville, VA

Smyth County, Virginia

ZIP code 24370 is located in Saltville, Virginia, within Smyth County. It covers approximately 151.73 square miles and serves a population of 5,730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24370

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $46,648. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 29 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 24370 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.

5,730

population

151.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saltville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24316 Broadford (2.6 mi) 24377 Tannersville (6.3 mi) 24637 Pounding Mill (8.9 mi) 24354 Marion (10.1 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (10.7 mi) 24319 Chilhowie (11.6 mi) 24280 Rosedale (11.6 mi) 24340 Glade Spring (12.1 mi) 24651 Tazewell (12.9 mi) 24361 Meadowview (13.8 mi) 24641 Richlands (15.7 mi) 24649 Swords Creek (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,730
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	151.73 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	36.9213
Longitude	-81.6919
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	66.1%	59.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	10.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,730

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$46,648

Median household income

$22,989

Per capita income

$91,100

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,401

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

107

157

5–9

156

182

10–14

182

203

15–19

202

112

20–24

111

337

25–34

336

367

35–44

366

365

45–54

364

211

55–59

210

184

60–64

183

358

65–74

356

227

75–84

227

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,144	20.0%
18 and over	4,586	80.0%
65 and over	1,288	22.5%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,692	99.3%
Two or more races	31	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	59.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	10.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$46,648

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 37.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,100
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	11.4%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,176	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	249	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	334	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	636	26.6%
Households with children under 18	695	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,006	42.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	23.4%
Married	54.3%	47.4%
Separated	0.8%	5.4%
Widowed	4.2%	13.9%
Divorced	14.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	6.3%
Kindergarten	78	7.7%
Elementary school	460	45.3%
High school	256	25.2%
College / grad school	157	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Professional & management 5.8%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	362	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	16.3%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,516	96.3%
Spanish	19	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,626	98.2%
Born in same state	5,626	98.2%
Born in different state	4,639	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	104	1.8%
Not a US citizen	12	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,107	36.8%
French	729	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	358	6.2%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24370

What city is ZIP code 24370 in?

ZIP code 24370 is primarily assigned to Saltville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24370 in?

ZIP code 24370 falls within Smyth County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24370?

23% of residents in ZIP code 24370 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24370 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 24370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24370?

The median home value in ZIP code 24370 is $91,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24370?

The median household income in ZIP code 24370 is $46,648, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24370 in?

ZIP code 24370 observes the EST timezone.