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Raven, VA

Census-designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24612.

Population

1,345

Land area

6.5sq mi

People per sq mi

205

ZIP codes

1

Raven and its ZIP codes

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Raven at a glance

  • The median household income is $52,619, 44% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,800 (77% below Virginia) and median rent is $695 a month.

Local data for Raven, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Raven, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,619

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$88,800

Median rent

$695/mo

Homeownership

64.6%

Bachelor's or higher

28.1%

Median age

47.7

Average commute

27.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (56), Irish Americans (20), Scottish Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Raven.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,597

13,374 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,592

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$346M

FY 2026, $8,567 per person

PPP loans

$53.55K

4 loans, 13 jobs reported

Tazewell County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Raven, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.8%
  • Carpooled16.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.5%
  • Worked from home5.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Raven, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

560

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

144

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 23°F

44.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Raven, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.2%

U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts

Diabetes

18.3%

U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts

Smoking

22.4%

U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Raven

1 in or overlapping Raven. Population shown

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Cities near Raven

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DoranCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.1
RichlandsTown2.8 mi5.6
Cedar BluffTown5.4 mi2.1
Claypool HillCensus-designated place6.9 mi5.5
Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.4
Pounding MillCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.4
HonakerTown8.4 mi1.7
AmonateCensus-designated place13 mi0.3
Allison GapCensus-designated place15 mi2.6
Berwind, WVCensus-designated place16 mi0.3
VansantCensus-designated place16 mi3
SaltvilleTown16 mi8
Raysal, WVCensus-designated place17 mi1.2
War, WVCity17 mi0.9
GrundyTown18 mi5
Bradshaw, WVTown18 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Raven, VA in?
Raven is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Raven, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Raven include 24612.
What is the population of Raven, VA?
About 1,345 people live in Raven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Raven?
Nearby places include Doran (1.7 mi), Richlands (2.8 mi), Cedar Bluff (5.4 mi), Claypool Hill (6.9 mi), Jewell Ridge (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023