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Buchanan County
Whitewood, VA
24657
24657 ZIP Code — Whitewood, VA
Buchanan County, Virginia
ZIP code 24657 is located in
Whitewood ,
Virginia ,
within Buchanan County .
It covers approximately 16.05 square miles and serves a population of
297 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24657
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,500. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $18,529. Poverty affects 74% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 64% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.
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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 24657 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
297
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
16.05 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
37.2643
Longitude
-81.8843
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
85.6%
64.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
25.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
7.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$18,529
Median household income
$1,117
Median monthly rent
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 128 43.1% 18 and over 169 56.9% 65 and over 28 9.4% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
85.6%
64.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
25.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
7.5%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 23.7% $15k–$25k 44.7% $25k–$35k 3.5% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 3.5% Median income $18,529
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,500 Median rent / month $1,117 Owner occupied 32.5% Renter occupied 67.5% Vacant 26.9% Single-family detached 79.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.5% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 17.3% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 1.3% 1980–1989 12.2% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 50.0% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 2.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 16.0% 3 bedrooms 46.8% 4 bedrooms 37.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.4% 1 vehicle 28.1% 2 vehicles 49.1% 3 or more 11.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 87.7% Propane / LP gas 5.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 52.6% Cohabiting couple 4 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 27 23.7% Female householder, no spouse 23 20.2% Households with children under 18 60 52.6% Households with seniors (65+) 28 24.6% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.1% 9.2% Married 37.3% 69.0% Separated 12.7% 2.3% Widowed 0.0% 14.9% Divorced 10.9% 4.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
25.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 63.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 42 52.5% High school 28 35.0% College / grad school 10 12.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
42.1%
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.9% Service 0.0% Sales & office 42.1% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.2% Government 15.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 42.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
75.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 69.3% Retirement income 46.5% Supplemental Security 57.0% Cash public assistance 15.8% Food stamps / SNAP 64.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 39.5% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 34.5% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 12.4% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.6% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.3% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 23.3% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 16.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 55.1% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 30.0% Under 18 14.8% 18–64 years 46.8% 65 and over 14.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.6% Public insurance 34.7% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 7.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 297 100.0% 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) 297 100.0% Born in same state 297 100.0% Born in different state 189 63.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 210 70.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 59.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24657
What city is ZIP code 24657 in?
ZIP code 24657 is primarily assigned to Whitewood, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24657 in?
ZIP code 24657 falls within Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24657?
74% of residents in ZIP code 24657 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24657 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 24657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 24657 family-oriented?
43% of residents in ZIP code 24657 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 24657 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 24657 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 24657 in?
ZIP code 24657 observes the EST timezone.
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