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Breaks, VA
Census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24607.
Population
208
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
1
Breaks and its ZIP codes
Breaks at a glance
- Breaks is 29% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Breaks, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Breaks.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,841
5,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
PPP loans
$586K
5 loans, 94 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Breaks, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Breaks, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Breaks
1 in or overlapping Breaks. Population shown
Cities near Breaks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn City, KYCity | 5.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HaysiTown | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| GrundyTown | 9.8 mi | 5 |
| ClinchcoTown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| VansantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| ClintwoodTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| Virgie, KYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Pikeville, KYCity | 18 mi | 20.8 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Jenkins, KYCity | 20 mi | 8.8 |
| PoundTown | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| Belfry, KYCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| DanteCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7 |
| McRoberts, KYCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Breaks, VA in?
- Breaks is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Breaks, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Breaks include 24607.
- What is the population of Breaks, VA?
- About 208 people live in Breaks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Breaks?
- Nearby places include Elkhorn City, KY (5.7 mi), Big Rock (6.1 mi), Haysi (6.5 mi), Grundy (9.8 mi), Clinchco (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023