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Richlands, VA
Town in Tazewell County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24612, 24641.
Population
5,171
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
915
ZIP codes
2
Richlands and its ZIP codes
Richlands at a glance
- Richlands is about 4.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,154 a year, 60% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,000 (71% below Virginia) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Richlands, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richlands, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,154
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$111,000
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (347), German Americans (281), Indian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Richlands.
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
How people get to work
Richlands, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richlands, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richlands, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Richlands
2 in or overlapping Richlands. Population shown
Cities near Richlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoranCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Cedar BluffTown | 2.6 mi | 2.1 |
| RavenCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Claypool HillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Pounding MillCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HonakerTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| AmonateCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Berwind, WVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SaltvilleTown | 15 mi | 8 |
| War, WVCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| TazewellTown | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| Cucumber, WVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Raysal, WVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Bartley, WVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richlands, VA in?
- Richlands is in Tazewell County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Richlands, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richlands include 24612, 24641.
- What is the population of Richlands, VA?
- About 5,171 people live in Richlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richlands?
- Nearby places include Doran (1.2 mi), Cedar Bluff (2.6 mi), Raven (2.8 mi), Claypool Hill (4.1 mi), Pounding Mill (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023