ZIP code 24279
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 24279 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Pound, VA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 24279 ZIP code area.
24279 is the zip code for
Pound, VA
- Total population
- 5,541▲
- Housing units
- 2,197▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 80.69
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 68.67▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.46
Demographic data for zip code 24279
- Male
- 3,122▲
- Female
- 2,419▲
- Median age
- Male
- 37.30
- Female
- 42.10
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 1,909▲
- Family households
- 1,409▼
- Nonfamily households
- 500▲
- Average household size
- 2.49▼
- Average family size
- 2.92▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 2,197▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,909▲
- Owner-occupied
- 1,520▲
- Renter-occupied
- 389▲
- Vacant housing units
- 288▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 278▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 283▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 319▲
- 15 to 19 years
- 318▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 345▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 878▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 833▲
- 45 to 54 years
- 856▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 356▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 327▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 448▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 223▲
- 85 years and over
- 77▲
- Median age
- 39.30▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 4,885
- Hispanic or Latino
- 40
- Black or African American
- 578
- Asian
- 9
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 2
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 1
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 26
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 24279
- Population
(16 years and over) - 5,064
- Civilian labor force
- 2,322
- Employed
- 2,142
- Unemployed
- 180
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 2,742
- Percent Unemployed
- 7.8%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 2,010
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 1,685
- Carpooled
- 266
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 25
- Walked
- 25
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 9
- Mean travel time
- 29.7 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,142
- Management / business / science / arts
- 700
- Service
- 300
- Sales / office
- 513
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 441
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 188
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,142
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 250
- Construction
- 182
- Manufacturing
- 46
- Wholesale trade
- 21
- Retail trade
- 351
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 100
- Information
- 62
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 61
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 106
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 592
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 103
- Public administration
- 206
- Other services
- 62
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 2,142
- Private wage & salary workers
- 1,522
- Government workers
- 513
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 107
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 2,152
- Less than $10,000
- 247
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 154
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 252
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 304
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 339
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 365
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 263
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 189
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 39
- $200,000 or more
- 0
- Median household income
- $38,705
- Mean household income
- $49,105
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 17.4%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 24279
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.w. Adams Combined School 10824 Orby Cantrell Hwy | (276) 796-5419 | 565 | 263 | 12.1 |
| Pound High 11531 Wildcat Dr | (276) 796-4432 | 282 | 110 | 15.2 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 24279
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickenson County Medical Ctr | Hospital Drive Clintwood, VA 24228 | (540) 926-0300 | 41 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital www.jmh.org | 351 Court Street Ne Abingdon, VA 24210 | (540) 676-7000 | 135 |
| Lee Regional Medical Center | West Morgan Avenue Pennington Gap, VA 24277 | (540) 546-1440 | 50 |
| Norton Community Hospital www.nchosp.org | 100 15th Street Nw Norton, VA 24273 | (540) 679-9600 | 58 |
| Russell County Medical Center www.rcmc.net | Carroll And Tate Streets Lebanon, VA 24266 | (540) 889-1224 | 78 |
| St Mary's Hospital www.st-maryshospital.com | Third Street Ne Norton, VA 24273 | (540) 679-9100 | 133 |
| Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hosp | 1990 Holton Avenue East Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 | (540) 523-3111 | 54 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 24279
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | Main St Pound, VA 24279 | Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches | 276-796-9026 |
Crime Rates in Pound, VA
- Total
- 37
- Violent Crime
- 1
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 0
- Forcible Rape
- 0
- Robbery
- 0
- Aggravated Assault
- 1
- Property Crime
- 36
- Burglary
- 5
- Larceny & Theft
- 28
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 3
- Arson
- 0
Crime rates in Pound, VA:
Pound, VA
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