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Dickenson County, VA
3 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Population
13,733
Land area
330sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Dickenson County
Dickenson County at a glance
- Dickenson County is 81% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,254, 49% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,700 (73% below Virginia) and median rent is $738 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clintwood (1,400), Haysi (519) and Clinchco (268).
Local data for Dickenson County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dickenson County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,254
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (991), German Americans (496), Scottish Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,683
3,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $10,832 per person
PPP loans
$7.54M
172 loans, 1,055 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,147
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dickenson County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dickenson County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
363
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dickenson County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dickenson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dickenson County, VA?
- Clintwood is the largest city or town in Dickenson County, with about 1,400 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dickenson County?
- Dickenson County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24217, 24220, 24226, 24228, 24237.
- What is the population of Dickenson County, VA?
- About 13,733 people live in Dickenson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dickenson County?
- Dickenson County borders Pike County, KY, Wise County, Russell County, Buchanan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023