ZIP Code 24279, VA
Living in 24279
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute49
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety76
Airports13
Hospitals30
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black11%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income-$1.8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value-$9.6k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$394Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas6%
Utility gas<1%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 24279
United States45
Virginia30
Wise County22
Property Crime in 24279
United States48
Virginia39
Wise County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 24279
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 24279, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 24279, VA
Minnick Education Center - Wise
7 miles, SE
Wise County Christian School
9 miles, SE
Valley Christian Academy
16 miles, N
King's Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 24279, VA
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
8 miles, SE
Alice Lloyd College
22 miles, NW
University of Pikeville
28 miles, N
King University
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 24279, VA
Norton Community Hospital
10 miles, S
Whitesburg Arh Hospital
11 miles, W
Dickenson Community Hospital
11 miles, NE
Lonesome Pine Hospital
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 24279, VA
Tri-Cities Airport
43 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
89 miles, N
Yeager Airport
106 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
114 miles, S