ZIP Code 24277 -- Pennington gap, VA

Lee | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 60% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,839
Unknown
Median Income
$31,737
Home Value
$86,200
Median Rent
$772
Median Age
42.60
Diversity Index
37.40
Low
Cost of Living
44.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
16.8%

About ZIP Code 24277

ZIP code 24277 in Pennington Gap, Virginia is a unknown area with a population of 5,839. The median household income is $31,737, which is This is 58% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $86,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 44.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.60 years. Approximately 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lee, VA.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,839
Median Age
42.60
Male Population
3,575
61.2%
Female Population
2,264
38.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
37.40 Low
White
81.0%
Black or African American
16.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.7%
Other Race
0.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$31,737
Mean Household Income
$44,413
Per Capita Income
$18,865
Below Poverty Line
36.5%

This is 58% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$86,200
Median Rent
$772
Total Housing Units
2,401
Occupied Units
1,946
Vacant Units
455
19.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
64.9%
Renter Occupied
35.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 64.9% Renter 35.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,283
Employment Rate
83.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
13.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.2%

Cost of Living Index

44.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 24277 is 55.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Lee

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
24263 Jonesville 5,830 $39,364
24248 Ewing 2,207 $78,281
24281 Rose hill 1,890 $46,806
24243 Dryden 1,452 $52,308
24282 Saint charles 1,181 $31,369
24265 Keokee 1,140 $42,727

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 24277

ZIP code 24277 (Pennington gap, VA) has a total population of 5,839 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 24277 is $31,737 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 58% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 24277 is primarily located in Pennington gap, Virginia (VA). It falls within Lee County.

The median home value in ZIP code 24277 is $86,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $772.

The median age in ZIP code 24277 is 42.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 24277 has a cost of living index of 44.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 24277, 9.09% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.42% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 24277 is 16.84%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 7.22% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.