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ZIP Code 24277
Pennington Gap, VA, Lee County
Population
5,839
Land area
53.2sq mi
People per sq mi
110
City
Pennington Gap
ZIP 24277 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24277 at a glance
- ZIP 24277 (Pennington Gap) is 50% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,737, 66% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (78% below Virginia) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24277
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24277, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,737
Poverty rate
36.5%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
24.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
98
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,040
$37.02M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.1M
128 loans
Campaign donations
$4,950
25% D, 69% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24277, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24277, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 24277
ZIP codes near 24277
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24243Dryden | 5.7 mi | 23 |
| 24282St. Charles | 5.6 mi | 15.4 |
| 24263Jonesville | 7.3 mi | 118.7 |
| 24221Stickleyville | 7.3 mi | 51.6 |
| 24265Keokee | 7.9 mi | 39.2 |
| 40820Cawood | 9.1 mi | 25.6 |
| 40927Cumberland | 10 mi | 27 |
| 40847Kenvir | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| 40843Benham | 11 mi | 15.6 |
| 24244Duffield | 11 mi | 169.4 |
| 40828Kenvir | 12 mi | 50.6 |
| 40849Kenvir | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24277?
- ZIP code 24277 is in Pennington Gap, VA (Lee County).
- What county is ZIP code 24277 in?
- ZIP code 24277 is mostly in Lee County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24277?
- About 5,839 people live in the 24277 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.