ZIP Code 24226 in Clinchco, VA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Clinchco, Virginia
County:Dickenson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:07:05 AM
Population:1,260 [See All]
Area Code:276
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1297, -82.3301
Land Area:26.124 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 24226 has 1,260 residents and 550 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.3%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.7%, much lower than the state average of 18.6% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,260Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,798Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,316Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:48.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,125Source: Census ACS
Households:550Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$83,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.04Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4841,4431,7131,5331,5471,4621,4621,1651,1541,2981,5291,6871,798
Decennial Census1,433------------------1,260------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.8

Male Median Age: 47

Female Median Age: 51

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male353443423922401928323755437531121314
Female352929442728323040252843795332352829
Total70637286665072496857659812212863474143
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,18897.38%
Black:211.72%
Hispanic:*100.82%
Asian:10.08%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:1,220100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:61448.73%47.0 years
Females:64651.27%51.0 years
Total:1,260100%48.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,798100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,798100%
Total Native Population:1,798100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $43,125, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $15,125 (54.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,277. Family households earn a median of $57,143 versus $19,831 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,312). By gender, male median income is $54,063 and female is $38,860, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $15,203 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.6%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$28,000$27,794$31,765$34,766$37,652$37,931$31,574$30,284$29,848$34,250$35,417$46,513$43,125
Median Family Income$35,600$36,780$35,000$37,375$39,476$41,667$37,381$41,094$42,381$48,125$48,047$68,571$57,143
Median NonFamily Income$15,147$10,966$9,211$9,156$9,094$9,063$9,063$12,500$16,979$21,250$30,735$32,875$19,831
Median Male Income$32,148$31,676$30,491$34,688$43,650$44,615$46,484$46,544$47,039$67,679$47,841$58,750$54,063
Median Female Income$31,111$31,098$33,169$35,260$32,333$31,111$31,036$31,173$32,188$31,941$33,734$36,555$38,860
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:69148.05%
Unemployed:20.14%
Not In Labor Force:74551.81%
Total:1,438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:18927.35%
Service:23233.57%
Sales and Office:9714.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9313.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8011.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:691100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $83,000, which is well under the state median ($360,700), is up $18,700 (29.08%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,900. The median gross rent is $697, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), is up $105 (17.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $98. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.93% (36.43% with a mortgage, 63.57% free-and-clear) and renters 38.07% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.38%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$64,300$65,900$70,000$67,800$70,800$77,100$88,800$86,000$90,900$65,800$69,600$81,000$83,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:16863.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:31.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:9435.47%
Total:265100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$592$578$564$647$653$655$652$706$599$589$589$646$697
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):15722.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):27439.37%
Renter Occupied:26538.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:696100%

Occupied Housing Units:69690.63%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):729.38%
Total Housing Units:768100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:53669.79%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:23230.21%
Total Housing Units:768100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 87.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), down 12.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (43.81%). College enrollment is 13.33%, which is on par with the state rate (28.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:433.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1249.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):67052.30%
Some college, no degree:22117.25%
Associate's degree:1199.29%
Bachelor's degree:725.62%
Graduate or professional degree:322.50%
Total:1,281100%
High school or higher:1,11486.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1048.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,06752.64%
Public Insurance:87142.97%
No Insurance:894.39%
Total:2,027100%
Has Health Insurance:1,93895.61%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty22.4%21.9%19.1%19.4%16.5%11.5%15.8%19.2%20.0%15.3%20.6%12.1%10.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:21.90%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4340.95%
High school (grades 9-12):4643.81%
College or graduate school:1413.33%
Total:105100%
Early Childhood:21.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):9186.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 24226 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $716,000. USPS data shows 575 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:575Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:9Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:706Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:563Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$155,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$716,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:16Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24226 is located in Dickenson County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 9th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24226. It covers 26.124 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.124 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:26.124 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.124 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9113.87 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5117504Source: Census
Place Name:Clinchco town; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


24228 | | 24225

Schools in ZIP Code 24226


We could not locate which school district 24226 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ridgeview Middle 320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public SchoolsNearby
Ridgeview High 310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public SchoolsNearby
Ervinton Elem 195 Ervinton Circle
Nora, VA 24272
District: Dickenson County Public SchoolsNearby
Sandlick Elem 186 Anderson Lane
Birchleaf, VA 24220
District: Dickenson County Public SchoolsNearby
Clintwood Elem 150 Elementary Circle
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public SchoolsNearby
Wise County Christian School 5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
District: Private SchoolNearby
Minnick Education Center - Wise 515 Hurricane Rd Ne
Wise, VA 24293
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mountain Mission School 1760 Edgewater Dr
Grundy, VA 24614
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24226


Appalachian School Of Law 1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Virginia's College At Wise 1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293-4400
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian College Of Pharmacy 1060 Dragon Road
Oakwood, VA 24631
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Pikeville 147 Sycamore St
Pikeville, KY 41501
Type: Post Secondary
Jenny Lea Academy Of Cosmetology 74 Parkway Plaza Loop
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Type: Post Secondary
Mountain Empire Community College 3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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