24656 ZIP Code — Vansant, VA

Buchanan County, Virginia

ZIP code 24656 is located in Vansant, Virginia, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 69.74 square miles and serves a population of 2,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24656

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 $87,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 24656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,657

population

69.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vansant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24646 Rowe (5.3 mi) 24220 Birchleaf (5.9 mi) 24239 Davenport (6.8 mi) 24631 Oakwood (8.6 mi) 24256 Haysi (8.7 mi) 24614 Grundy (9.9 mi) 24628 Maxie (11 mi) 24226 Clinchco (11.3 mi) 24237 Dante (11.6 mi) 24225 Cleveland (11.8 mi) 24260 Honaker (11.9 mi) 24603 Big Rock (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,657
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	69.74 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.1610
Longitude	-82.1286
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	58.3%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,657

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$44,077

Per capita income

$87,300

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,384

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

165

25–34

150

139

35–44

126

159

45–54

143

169

55–59

153

119

60–64

107

148

65–74

134

138

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	522	19.6%
18 and over	2,135	80.4%
65 and over	586	22.1%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,640	98.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.6%
Two or more races	15	0.6%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	64.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	25.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	7.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,300
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	90.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	608	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	108	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	254	25.2%
Households with children under 18	250	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	453	45.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	18.4%
Married	58.3%	55.7%
Separated	5.3%	1.8%
Widowed	6.1%	17.9%
Divorced	9.7%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	12.8%
Kindergarten	7	1.8%
Elementary school	223	56.9%
High school	59	15.1%
College / grad school	53	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Retail trade 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Public administration 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,512	94.5%
Spanish	38	1.5%
Other Indo-European	38	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,642	99.4%
Born in same state	2,642	99.4%
Born in different state	2,321	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	968	36.4%
French	159	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	2.7%
Polish	33	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	72.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24656

What city is ZIP code 24656 in?

ZIP code 24656 is primarily assigned to Vansant, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24656 in?

ZIP code 24656 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24656 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 24656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24656?

10% 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 24656 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24656?

The median home value in ZIP code 24656 is $87,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24656 in?

ZIP code 24656 observes the EST timezone.