ZIP Code 24228 in Clintwood, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Clintwood, Virginia
Names to Avoid:
Honeycamp
County:Dickenson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:16:45 PM
Population:6,418 [See All]
Area Code:276
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1709, -82.4401
Land Area:92.39 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 24228 has 6,418 residents and 2,869 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (97.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:6,418Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:6,317Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:5,843Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:69.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$49,116Source: Census ACS
Households:2,869Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$113,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.20Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.93Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,7116,8636,6366,5196,6166,7766,6126,2946,4496,2245,8426,0526,3366,317
Decennial Census7,016------------------6,418--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 47

Male Median Age: 45

Female Median Age: 48.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1371892161861511661641962062212202302772371751338238
Female10016718517414215114317421520121222826827621513393117
Total237356401360293317307370421422432458545513390266175155
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,26298.99%
Black:90.14%
Hispanic:*230.36%
Asian:100.16%
American Indian:90.14%
Hawaiian:10.02%
Other:120.19%
Total:6,326100%
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:3,22450.23%45.0 years
Females:3,19449.77%48.8 years
Total:6,418100%47.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,29599.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:70.11%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:150.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.24%
Total Population:6,317100%
Total Native Population:6,30299.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:150.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $49,116, which is well under the state median ($90,974), is up $18,984 (63.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,263. Family households earn a median of $61,440 versus $30,116 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,324). By gender, male median income is $58,320 and female is $39,125, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $19,195 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$30,132$32,488$32,612$32,317$33,958$32,285$31,700$29,803$32,853$35,108$35,481$39,367$44,269$49,116
Median Family Income$35,847$40,496$41,596$42,821$47,083$42,589$42,121$44,559$47,788$41,875$45,655$44,003$51,101$61,440
Median NonFamily Income$18,485$19,444$18,551$17,611$19,433$20,075$19,672$19,952$19,421$19,401$16,378$17,234$22,500$30,116
Median Male Income$45,500$42,755$45,714$41,815$42,868$42,672$45,853$46,375$46,094$44,980$46,458$48,136$55,000$58,320
Median Female Income$29,043$28,443$29,455$29,022$29,729$30,110$29,174$30,439$37,057$36,759$32,675$38,244$42,315$39,125
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,46446.84%
Unemployed:460.87%
Not In Labor Force:2,75052.28%
Total:5,260100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:84834.42%
Service:55322.44%
Sales and Office:41516.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:30612.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:34213.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,464100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $113,000, which is well under the state median ($360,700), is up $40,000 (54.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,100. The median gross rent is $747, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $254 (51.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $107. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.22% (33.46% with a mortgage, 66.54% free-and-clear) and renters 26.78% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.78%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.99%).

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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$73,000$73,000$75,100$71,100$74,500$71,600$78,200$78,200$87,900$93,700$89,400$89,100$105,200$113,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:719.42%
$500 to $999:36147.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:374.91%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:60.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:27937.00%
Total:754100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$493$497$517$534$537$559$591$581$640$618$635$690$744$747
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):69024.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,37248.72%
Renter Occupied:75426.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,816100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,81683.22%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):56816.78%
Total Housing Units:3,384100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,27867.32%
Multi-Family Units:882.60%
Other Units:1,01830.08%
Total Housing Units:3,384100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 13.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 9.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.83%). College enrollment is 22.34%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2154.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4128.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,88940.66%
Some college, no degree:1,01121.76%
Associate's degree:48010.33%
Bachelor's degree:49910.74%
Graduate or professional degree:1403.01%
Total:4,646100%
High school or higher:4,01986.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:63913.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,50949.84%
Public Insurance:3,38048.01%
No Insurance:1512.14%
Total:7,040100%
Has Health Insurance:6,88997.86%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.9%8.8%10.0%10.5%14.2%17.9%16.8%20.1%22.0%21.5%20.8%25.4%19.3%14.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:151.46%
Kindergarten:201.95%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):39838.83%
High school (grades 9-12):36335.41%
College or graduate school:22922.34%
Total:1,025100%
Early Childhood:353.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):78176.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 24228 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 115 business establishments, employing about 1,379 people with an annual payroll of $68,230,000. USPS data shows 2,656 residential mailboxes and 74 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,656Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:74Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,432Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,610Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:115Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$16,050,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$68,230,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,379Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24228 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 24228. It covers 92.39 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.909 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:92.39 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.909 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:5117552Source: Census
Place Name:Clintwood town; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


24230 | | 24226

Schools in ZIP Code 24228


ZIP Code 24228 is in the Dickenson County Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Clintwood Elementary 150 Elementary Circle
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public Schools
Ridgeview High 310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public Schools
Ridgeview Middle 320 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public Schools
Ridgeview Elementary 300 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
District: Dickenson County Public Schools
Wise County Christian School 5913 Airport Rd
Wise, VA 24293
District: Private SchoolNearby
Valley Christian Academy 4908 Longfork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
District: Private SchoolNearby
Minnick School, Wise Adapted Program 6408 Glamorgan Chapel Rd
Wise, VA 24293
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24228


University Of Virginia's College At Wise 1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293-4400
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian School Of Law 1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
Type: Post Secondary
American National University-Pikeville 130 South Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501-1520
Type: Post Secondary
Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville 150 Healthcare Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501-1321
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Pikeville 147 Sycamore St
Pikeville, KY 41501
Type: Post Secondary
Allure Beauty College 74 Parkway Plaza Loop
Whitesburg, KY 41858
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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