24277 ZIP Code
Pennington Gap, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24277 |
| City/Town: | Pennington Gap |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 6,342 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,155 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,176 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,494 |
| Median Home Value: | $86,000 |
| Land Area: | 53.2 sq miles
137.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7495, -83.0195 |
Population Information (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,342 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,764 | 59.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,578 | 40.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 312 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 305 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 346 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 293 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 339 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 975 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,152 | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 764 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 360 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 363 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 645 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 380 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 108 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $86,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $657 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,494 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,962 | 78.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 532 | 21.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,176 | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 786 | 40.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,747 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 601 | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 605 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,876 | 39.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 982 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 256 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 304 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 123 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24277 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,155 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,903 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $41,118 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,176 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,717 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,517 | 88.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 200 | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,578 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,198 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 254 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 65 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,217 | 82.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 878 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 25 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 193 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 51 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 319 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 65 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 245 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24277 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 258 | 13.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 384 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 186 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 271 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 351 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 135 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 149 | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 24 | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 20 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24277 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,223 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 165 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 63 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24277 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 117 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 110 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 23 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 283 | 18.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 46 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 34 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 84 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 125 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 388 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 183 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 30 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 69 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.0% | 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 (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,509 | 71.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,586 | 25.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,478 | 54.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 389 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24277 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,021 | 52.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 997 | 50.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 471 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 374 | 19.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 653 | 33.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24277 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,691 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 86 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 28 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 42 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 34 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 604 | 24.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24277 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 79 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 214 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 270 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 345 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 523 | 21.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 240 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 215 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 289 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 319 | 12.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24277 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 116 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,102 | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,083 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 144 | 5.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 41 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24277 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 32 | 1.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 260 | 13.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,486 | 75.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24277 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 272 | 13.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 783 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 520 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 387 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24277 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 305 | 25.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 444 | 37.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 234 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 47 | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 91 | 7.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 30 | 2.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24277 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $824 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $305 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $657 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,962 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 684 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 149 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 398 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 722 | 36.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 581 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 704 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24277 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,164 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,414 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,047 | 33.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 445 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 524 | 16.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24277 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 892 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 11 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 503 | 56.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 238 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 80 | 9.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,185 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 403 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,898 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,580 | 32.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 129 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 804 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 647 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24277 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,271 | 83.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,008 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 415 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 593 | 58.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 349 | 34.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24277 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,085 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 257 | 467.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 257 | 467.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 257 | 467.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 89.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 38.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 174 | 316.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24277 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,030 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,683 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 347 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 283 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 21 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24277 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,962 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,663 | 84.8% | 89.4% |
Pennington Gap, VA24277