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ZIP Code 24609
Richlands, VA, Russell County
Population
6,923
Land area
83.8sq mi
People per sq mi
83
City
Richlands
ZIP 24609 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24609 at a glance
- ZIP 24609 (Richlands) is 63% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,958 a year, 42% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (59% below Virginia) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24609
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24609, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,958
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$157,900
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
28.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
134
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,704
$76.84M annual payroll
PPP loans
$11.63M
155 loans
Campaign donations
$6,788
1% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24609, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
290
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24609, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 24609
ZIP codes near 24609
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24612Raven | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| 24637Claypool Hill | 5.7 mi | 32 |
| 24649Raven | 6.4 mi | 32.4 |
| 24641Richlands | 6.6 mi | 19.4 |
| 24280Honaker | 8.8 mi | 10 |
| 24316Saltville | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| 24639Raven | 11 mi | 48 |
| 24370Saltville | 11 mi | 151.7 |
| 24260Honaker | 11 mi | 101 |
| 24377Pounding Mill | 12 mi | 35.2 |
| 24602Amonate | 13 mi | 53.2 |
| 24657Jewell Ridge | 13 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24609?
- ZIP code 24609 is in Richlands, VA (Russell County).
- What county is ZIP code 24609 in?
- ZIP code 24609 is mostly in Russell County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24609?
- About 6,923 people live in the 24609 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.