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ZIP Code 24656
Vansant, VA, Buchanan County
Population
2,305
Land area
69.7sq mi
People per sq mi
33
City
Vansant
ZIP 24656 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24656 at a glance
- ZIP 24656 (Vansant) is 85% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,646 a year, 53% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,600 (75% below Virginia) and median rent is $635 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24656
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24656, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,646
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$635/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
54.2
Average commute
30.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
52
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
696
$36.45M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3M
53 loans
Campaign donations
$1,690
18% D, 80% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24656, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24656, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 24656
ZIP codes near 24656
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24239Vansant | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| 24217Vansant | 4.9 mi | 26.3 |
| 24646Vansant | 6 mi | 12.6 |
| 24220Haysi | 6.3 mi | 22.5 |
| 24631Vansant | 7.7 mi | 53.5 |
| 24256Haysi | 9.8 mi | 54.7 |
| 24260Honaker | 10 mi | 101 |
| 24237Dante | 11 mi | 54.3 |
| 24226Clinchco | 12 mi | 26.1 |
| 24607Breaks | 12 mi | 14.4 |
| 24614Grundy | 12 mi | 132.3 |
| 24639Raven | 12 mi | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24656?
- ZIP code 24656 is in Vansant, VA (Buchanan County).
- What county is ZIP code 24656 in?
- ZIP code 24656 is mostly in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24656?
- About 2,305 people live in the 24656 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.