24649 ZIP Code — Swords Creek, VA

Russell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24649 is located in Swords Creek, Virginia, within Russell County. It covers approximately 32.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24649

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 $84,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,328. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 24649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,706

population

32.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swords Creek	Acceptable
Swords Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24260 Honaker (4.6 mi) 24639 Raven (5.3 mi) 24641 Richlands (6.7 mi) 24609 Cedar Bluff (6.9 mi) 24280 Rosedale (7.7 mi) 24646 Rowe (7.8 mi) 24631 Oakwood (10.2 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (11 mi) 24637 Pounding Mill (11.4 mi) 24239 Davenport (12.1 mi) 24657 Whitewood (12.7 mi) 24225 Cleveland (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,706
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	32.39 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.0820
Longitude	-81.9113
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%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,706

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$46,328

Median household income

$26,213

Per capita income

$84,200

Median home value

$2,545

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

19.4%

Unemployment

902

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

153

45–54

118

184

55–59

142

119

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	11.5%
18 and over	1,509	88.5%
65 and over	284	16.6%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,706	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	64.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	24.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	9.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
Median income	$46,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,200
Median rent / month	$2,545
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	33.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	29.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	70.2%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	446	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	204	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	78	10.3%
Households with children under 18	104	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	29.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	13.6%
Married	54.7%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.8%	11.0%
Divorced	20.4%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	13	30.2%
College / grad school	30	69.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Other services 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Construction 2.3%

Professional & management 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.4%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.2%
Government	43.0%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.1%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,618	94.8%
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)	1,706	100.0%
Born in same state	1,679	98.4%
Born in different state	1,354	79.4%
Foreign born	27	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	860	50.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	88	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24649

What city is ZIP code 24649 in?

ZIP code 24649 is primarily assigned to Swords Creek, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24649 in?

ZIP code 24649 falls within Russell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24649 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 24649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24649?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24649 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 24649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24649?

The median home value in ZIP code 24649 is $84,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24649 in?

ZIP code 24649 observes the EST timezone.