24293 ZIP Code
Wise, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24293 |
| City/Town: | Wise |
| County: | Wise |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 9,749 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,591 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,449 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,639 |
| Median Home Value: | $114,600 |
| Land Area: | 56.6 sq miles
146.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9980, -82.5662 |
Population Information (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,749 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,610 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,139 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 499 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 492 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 555 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 601 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 963 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,315 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,040 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,280 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 642 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 602 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,027 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 531 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 202 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $114,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $728 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,639 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,027 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 612 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,888 | 71.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,139 | 28.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,639 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 446 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 619 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,192 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,381 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 551 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 632 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 818 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24293 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,591 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,428 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,480 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,449 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,057 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,806 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 239 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,017 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,814 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 944 | 24.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 48 | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,230 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 107 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 101 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 297 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 126 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 195 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 117 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24293 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 167 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 509 | 12.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 291 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 535 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 600 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 930 | 23.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 333 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 440 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 88 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24293 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,615 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 310 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 213 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 451 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24293 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 181 | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 162 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 110 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 63 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 736 | 19.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 132 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 176 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 409 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,154 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 295 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 98 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.8% | 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 (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,934 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,560 | 57.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,993 | 51.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 700 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24293 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,568 | 63.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,597 | 39.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 889 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 322 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 60 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 682 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24293 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,785 | 60.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 125 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 52 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 137 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 184 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,327 | 28.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24293 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 311 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 638 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 804 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 917 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 771 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 307 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 379 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 327 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 183 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24293 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 220 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,095 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,694 | 58.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 566 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 64 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24293 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 102 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 93 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,588 | 89.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 47 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 28 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24293 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 242 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,225 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,815 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 745 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24293 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 330 | 11.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 814 | 28.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 766 | 26.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 327 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 398 | 13.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 164 | 5.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 89 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24293 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,158 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $371 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $728 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,027 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,000 | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 673 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 668 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,105 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,184 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,296 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24293 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,858 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,277 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,062 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 105 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 352 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,153 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24293 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,158 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 13 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 79 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 726 | 33.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 306 | 14.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,034 | 47.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 548 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,634 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,445 | 25.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,414 | 57.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 897 | 36.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24293 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,305 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,356 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 866 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 442 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 174 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24293 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,506 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 243 | 486.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 243 | 486.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 243 | 486.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 22.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 19 | 38.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 108 | 216.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24293 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,250 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,060 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 190 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 120 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24293 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,027 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,527 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
Wise, VA24293