24374 ZIP Code — Speedwell, VA

Wythe County, Virginia

ZIP code 24374 is located in Speedwell, Virginia, within Wythe County. It covers approximately 25.93 square miles and serves a population of 556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24374

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,924. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24374 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

556

population

25.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24374

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Speedwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24326 Elk Creek (4.4 mi) 24323 Crockett (5.7 mi) 24368 Rural Retreat (8.4 mi) 24348 Independence (10.3 mi) 24350 Ivanhoe (10.7 mi) 24330 Fries (10.7 mi) 24382 Wytheville (11 mi) 24375 Sugar Grove (11.2 mi) 24311 Atkins (12.4 mi) 24363 Mouth Of Wilson (14.7 mi) 24378 Troutdale (15.8 mi) 24333 Galax (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	556
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	25.93 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.7891
Longitude	-81.1983
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	54.7%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

556

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$40,924

Median household income

$31,057

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	11.5%
18 and over	492	88.5%
65 and over	213	38.3%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 6.8%

Group	Count	%
White	518	93.2%
Two or more races	38	6.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	50.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	13.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 26.5%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	26.5%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
Median income	$40,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.9%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	16.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	51.9%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.9%
Fuel oil	27.9%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	84	29.3%
Households with children under 18	51	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	62.0%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	9.7%
Married	54.1%	54.9%
Separated	2.7%	3.0%
Widowed	4.7%	24.5%
Divorced	38.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	19.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	80.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.0%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Professional & management 14.4%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Public administration 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	47.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	17.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	14.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	547	98.4%
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)	556	100.0%
Born in same state	548	98.6%
Born in different state	437	78.6%
Foreign born	8	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	237	42.6%
French	104	18.7%
Italian	50	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	4.1%
Dutch	8	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.6%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24374

What city is ZIP code 24374 in?

ZIP code 24374 is primarily assigned to Speedwell, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24374 in?

ZIP code 24374 falls within Wythe County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24374 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24374 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24374 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24374 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24374 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24374 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 24374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24374 in?

ZIP code 24374 observes the EST timezone.