ZIP code 24279
Where is ZIP code 24279?
Pound, Virginia
Wise County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 24279 belongs to Pound, Virginia in Wise County. 24279 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 276 and 606. About 4,671 people live in the 24279 area, where the median household income is $43,602. The closest ZIP codes are 41517 (Burdine, 6.7 mi north), 41537 (Jenkins, 7.3 mi north) and 24293 (Wise, 8.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 24279 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pound |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Wise County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 606 |
| Coordinates | 37.0927, -82.6016 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 242 |
Population and income in 24279
| Population | 4,671 · higher than 58% of Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 59 · lower than 59% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.7 years · lower than 54% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $43,602 · lower than 93% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,636 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $97,300 · lower than 96% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $779 a month |
| Housing units | 1,975 |
| Households | 1,722 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 79.27 sq mi (plus 0.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24279. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24279
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41517 | Burdine, KY | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 41537 | Jenkins, KY | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 24293 | Wise, VA | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 41837 | Mayking, KY | 8.2 mi W | Standard |
| 41810 | Cromona, KY | 8.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 41840 | Neon, KY | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 41835 | Mc Roberts, KY | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 41849 | Seco, KY | 9.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 40826 | Eolia, KY | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 24228 | Clintwood, VA | 9.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 41838 | Millstone, KY | 10.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 41825 | Jackhorn, KY | 10.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24279 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24279
123 MAIN ST
POUND VA 24279
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24279-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24279?
- 24279 is a Pound, Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 24279 in?
- ZIP code 24279 is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24279 in?
- 24279 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24279?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24279 use area codes 276 and 606.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24279?
- About 4,671 people live in ZIP code 24279, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24279?
- The median household income in 24279 is $43,602 a year, lower than 93% of Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 24279?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24279 are 41517 (Burdine, 6.7 miles), 41537 (Jenkins, 7.3 miles), 24293 (Wise, 8.1 miles) and 41837 (Mayking, 8.2 miles).