24251 ZIP Code
Gate City, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24251 |
| City/Town: | Gate City |
| County: | Scott |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 7,821 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,105 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,331 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,900 |
| Land Area: | 117.2 sq miles
303.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6571, -82.5994 |
Population Information (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,821 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,964 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,857 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 208 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 328 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 418 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 468 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 496 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 878 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 863 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,044 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 632 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 563 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,119 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 593 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 211 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $624 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,331 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,452 | 79.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 879 | 20.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,676 | 77.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 776 | 22.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,903 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 309 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 400 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,171 | 36.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,320 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 665 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 683 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 355 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24251 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,105 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,721 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,656 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,513 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,387 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 71 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,167 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,805 | 82.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 472 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 104 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,568 | 96.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 117 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 122 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 91 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 122 | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 122 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24251 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 542 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 203 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 508 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 552 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 375 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 409 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 169 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 111 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24251 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,049 | 90.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 152 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 4 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 138 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24251 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 261 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 564 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 266 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 102 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 236 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 247 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 788 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 422 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 125 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 196 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,252 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,000 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,751 | 48.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 514 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24251 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,018 | 58.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,651 | 47.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 958 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 559 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24251 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,512 | 81.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 16 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 9 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 23 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 48 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 53 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 616 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24251 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 196 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 386 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 504 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 548 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 471 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 540 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 765 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 334 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 587 | 13.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24251 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 202 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,229 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,357 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 371 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24251 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10 | 0.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,124 | 90.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 85 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 25 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24251 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 179 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 843 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,447 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 983 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24251 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 329 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 644 | 24.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 514 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 467 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 469 | 17.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 205 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 33 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24251 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,093 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $347 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $624 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,452 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,680 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 501 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 649 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,035 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 745 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,373 | 39.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24251 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,574 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,244 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,797 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 363 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 531 | 14.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24251 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,122 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 33 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 93 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 465 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 377 | 33.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 154 | 13.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,480 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 485 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,353 | 30.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,360 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 825 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24251 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,120 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 633 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 476 | 75.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 141 | 22.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 95 | 15.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24251 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,806 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15 | 88.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15 | 88.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15 | 88.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 88.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24251 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,613 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,575 | 99.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 38 | 0.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24251 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,452 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,884 | 83.5% | 89.4% |
Gate City, VA24251