Wise County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
35,647
population (2021)
-14.0%
pop change since 2010
51195
FIPS code
Wise County ZIP code map
About Wise County
Wise County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 35,647 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14% from 41,452 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wise County is 51195.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 35,647 |
| 2010 population | 41,452 |
| Change | -14.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51195 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wise County
ZIP codes for Wise County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24215 | Andover | Wise | View map |
| 24216 | Appalachia | Wise | View map |
| 24219 | Big Stone Gap | Wise | View map |
| 24230 | Coeburn | Wise | View map |
| 24246 | East Stone Gap | Wise | View map |
| 24279 | Pound | Wise | View map |
| 24283 | Saint Paul | Wise | View map |
| 24293 | Wise | Wise | View map |
Demographics & statistics
36,272
Population
42.2
Median age
$49,259
Median household income
$24,359
Per capita income
$101,983
Median home value
$661
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
23.0%
Poverty rate
10.7%
Unemployment
13,137
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
862
Under 5
771
1,050
5–9
940
1,117
10–14
1,000
1,194
15–19
1,069
1,176
20–24
1,053
2,480
25–34
2,218
2,479
35–44
2,218
2,539
45–54
2,271
1,323
55–59
1,184
1,300
60–64
1,163
2,248
65–74
2,012
1,051
75–84
941
324
85+
289
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,987 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 29,285 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,865 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,051 | 90% |
| Black or African American | 1,698 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 954 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 461 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 404 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 116 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
9.7%
$15k–$25k
14.5%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $49,259 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.3%
$50k–$100k
32.2%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,983 |
| Median rent / month | $661 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 23.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 87.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,310 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 708 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,520 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,593 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,186 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,946 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.6% | 22.3% |
| Married | 50.0% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 157 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 348 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,971 | 40.7% |
| High school | 1,958 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,899 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
9.3%
Public administration
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
23.0%
Under 18 years
30.7%
18 and over
20.8%
Married-couple families
11.0%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 55.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,186 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 26.4% |
| 65 and over | 53.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.3% |
| Public insurance | 55.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,639 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 173 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,638 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 35,425 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 25,127 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 634 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 397 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11,077 | 30.5% |
| Italian | 4,785 | 13.2% |
| French | 3,774 | 10.4% |
| English | 141 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 84 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 68 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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