| City: | Pocahontas, Virginia |
| County: | Tazewell County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:42 PM |
| Population: | 766 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 276 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3131, -81.3599 |
| Land Area: | 6.695 sq mi |
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Pocahontas is a small community in southwestern Virginia's coal country, located in Tazewell County. The town of 766 residents sits within 6.8 square miles of Appalachian terrain. With 339 residents (44% of the population) living in institutionalized group quarters, the area includes a correctional facility alongside the residential community. The remaining 427 residents live in 212 households, giving the town a mixed character.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Pocahontas post office maintains 233 PO Boxes for the community, serving both the 212 local households and surrounding areas. The adoption rate of 1.10 boxes per household shows the post office serves beyond just the immediate population. Despite the PO Box classification, limited street delivery exists through one city carrier route and one rural route, handling 74 street addresses.
The town has working-class roots. Median household income is $40,556, and median home values are $50,200. Of the 265 total housing units, 212 are occupied and 154 are owner-occupied. The population is 87% white, with a median age of 42.5 years. Only 4.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Street names like Centre St, Shop Hollow Rd, and Old Mountain Rd tell the story of a historic Appalachian community. Railroad Avenue (both East and West) points to the town's industrial heritage.
Transportation and warehousing employ a significant portion of workers (81 people, or about half the local workforce). Another 16 people work from home (22.7% of workers). The community has 7 business establishments employing 25 people total. Most workers drive alone to jobs (45 people), while 5 use public transit and 4 carpool.
Street names reflect Appalachian geography (Shop Hollow, Old Mountain) and industrial heritage (Railroad Ave), characteristic of historic coal country towns.
ZIP Code 24635 has 766 residents and 212 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (38.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 70.4% male and 29.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.3%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.5%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, 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: | 766Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 779Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 114.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,231Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 212Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $52,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,079 | 1,112 | 1,121 | 1,185 | 1,334 | 1,340 | 1,428 | 1,430 | 1,420 | 1,407 | 1,275 | 765 | 836 | 779 |
| Decennial Census | 1,650 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 766 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 38.7
Female Median Age: 52.3
| 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 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 26 | 46 | 63 | 94 | 55 | 75 | 45 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Total | 26 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 34 | 55 | 71 | 104 | 68 | 90 | 60 | 38 | 31 | 56 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 8 |
| White: | 669 | 88.49% |
| Black: | 73 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 1.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total: | 756 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 539 | 70.37% | 38.7 years |
| Females: | 227 | 29.63% | 52.3 years |
| Total: | 766 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 754 | 96.79% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 25 | 3.21% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 779 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 779 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,231, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $23,770 (93.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,195. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $38,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,333). By gender, male median income is $32,083 and female is $46,750, which is much lower than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $14,667 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 14.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.0%).
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 | $25,461 | $26,429 | $26,359 | $24,375 | $30,250 | $31,429 | $23,750 | $24,018 | $19,036 | $20,357 | $21,776 | $39,028 | $40,556 | $49,231 |
| Median Family Income | $51,406 | $52,417 | $49,750 | $41,250 | $43,125 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $47,500 | $37,813 | $0 | $0 | $91,875 | $91,875 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,442 | $12,159 | $17,000 | $13,750 | $15,208 | $18,015 | $17,647 | $17,566 | $0 | $0 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $38,333 |
| Median Male Income | $38,409 | $38,839 | $30,938 | $23,750 | $23,438 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 | $25,962 | $31,667 | $32,083 |
| Median Female Income | $23,984 | $17,462 | $17,333 | $31,964 | $31,667 | $32,222 | $34,375 | $35,750 | $33,250 | $45,469 | $45,357 | $50,469 | $47,083 | $46,750 |
| Employed: | 98 | 13.59% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 0.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 617 | 85.58% |
| Total: | 721 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 47 | 47.96% |
| Service: | 5 | 5.10% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 8.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 1.02% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 37.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 98 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $52,300, which is far less than the state median ($360,700), is up $16,700 (46.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,000. The median gross rent is $917, which is much lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $569 (163.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $549. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.67% (34.88% with a mortgage, 65.12% free-and-clear) and renters 28.33% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 58.48%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.99%).
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 | $35,600 | $34,200 | $31,700 | $51,300 | $52,700 | $43,800 | $58,900 | $60,700 | $46,300 | $48,900 | $60,600 | $49,300 | $50,200 | $52,300 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 14.71% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 44.12% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 29.41% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $348 | $363 | $331 | $369 | $369 | $0 | $366 | $350 | $368 | $363 | $375 | $0 | $725 | $917 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 25.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 56 | 46.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 28.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 120 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 120 | 41.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 169 | 58.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 289 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 200 | 69.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 6.57% |
| Other Units: | 70 | 24.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 289 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 87.20%, which is on par with the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 12.80%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%). Private coverage is 52.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (73.70%). The share of people in poverty is 9.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (48.15%). College enrollment is 14.81%, 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: | 36 | 5.47% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 48 | 7.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 351 | 53.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 119 | 18.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 80 | 12.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 3.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Total: | 658 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 574 | 87.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 3.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 159 | 50.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 117 | 37.14% |
| No Insurance: | 39 | 12.38% |
| Total: | 315 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 276 | 87.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.0% | 13.0% | 16.2% | 22.0% | 19.1% | 12.4% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 16.5% | 21.3% | 22.2% | 15.7% | 11.9% | 9.7% |
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: | 13 | 48.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 29.63% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 7.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 14.81% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 48.15% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 85.19% |
ZIP Code 24635 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $377,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 253Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $96,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $377,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24635 is located in Tazewell County, Virginia, within the Bluefield, WV-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14140) and Virginia's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 107,342 people, about 0.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 24635. It covers 6.695 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bluefield, WV-VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,342Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 6.695 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.029 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: | 5163288Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pocahontas town; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24635 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.