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ZIP Code 24271
Nickelsville, VA, Scott County
Population
2,525
Land area
64sq mi
People per sq mi
39
City
Nickelsville
ZIP 24271 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24271 at a glance
- ZIP 24271 (Nickelsville) is 82% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,625, 37% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 (58% below Virginia) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24271
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24271, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,625
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
37.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
18
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
103
$7.52M annual payroll
PPP loans
$796K
79 loans
Campaign donations
$1,342
0% D, 90% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24271, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 25°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24271, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 24271
ZIP codes near 24271
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24258Hiltons | 6.3 mi | 39.4 |
| 24245Dungannon | 7.9 mi | 57.5 |
| 24270Mendota | 9 mi | 19.3 |
| 24250Gate City | 9.9 mi | 57.5 |
| 24224Castlewood | 10 mi | 105.3 |
| 24202Mendota | 11 mi | 128.8 |
| 24290Weber City | 13 mi | 5 |
| 24283St. Paul | 13 mi | 25.9 |
| 24251Gate City | 14 mi | 117.2 |
| 37665Kingsport | 15 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24271?
- ZIP code 24271 is in Nickelsville, VA (Scott County).
- What county is ZIP code 24271 in?
- ZIP code 24271 is mostly in Scott County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24271?
- About 2,525 people live in the 24271 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.