| City: | East Stone Gap, Virginia |
| City Alias: | E Stone Gap |
| County: | Wise County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:51 PM |
| Population: | 399 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 276 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.8702, -82.7398 |
| Land Area: | 0.397 sq mi |
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The ZIP contains minimal street delivery infrastructure. Only E Stone Gap Rd appears in the postal database, with two delivery records. While the area is classified as having city carrier routes, the overwhelmingly high PO Box adoption shows that most residents prefer or need box service at the post office rather than street delivery to their homes.
With only one street recorded in the postal system, East Stone Gap's delivery infrastructure centers almost entirely on the post office itself rather than carrier routes.
ZIP Code 24246 has 399 residents and 156 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (38.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); 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
| 2020 Population: | 399Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 78Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,005.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 156Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 190 | 398 | 359 | 365 | 457 | 431 | 312 | 366 | 492 | 309 | 263 | 274 | 187 | 78 |
| Decennial Census | 455 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 399 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.4
Male Median Age: 31.7
Female Median Age: 33.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 16 | 27 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 20 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 36 | 29 | 39 | 27 | 38 | 7 | 32 | 17 | 24 | 12 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| White: | 381 | 98.70% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.78% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.26% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 386 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 190 | 47.62% | 31.7 years |
| Females: | 209 | 52.38% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 399 | 100% | 33.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 78 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $15,375 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,161. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.4%, which is far less than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $15,375 | $15,838 | $16,385 | $17,473 | $21,581 | $21,917 | $0 | $23,972 | $31,161 | $30,487 | $32,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $9,732 | $16,010 | $16,130 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,491 | $36,144 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,563 | $15,651 | $0 | $19,321 | $22,261 | $22,837 | $0 | $23,972 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,941 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 31 | 57.41% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 42.59% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $59,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), is down $506 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $519. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $59,600 | $58,900 | $59,000 | $74,800 | $82,800 | $85,900 | $85,700 | $84,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $506 | $538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $519 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (73.70%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 56.00 percentage points since 2011. 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (28.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 54 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 54 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 56.0% | 79.2% | 77.1% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 24246 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 173Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24246 is located in Wise 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 24246. It covers 0.397 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.397 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 5124720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | East Stone Gap CDP; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24246 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.
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.