ZIP Code 24251, Virginia
ZIP Code 24251 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 24251 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Scott County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,937. The land area covers 117.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,937 | ±646 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,536 | ±260 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,425 | ±253 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,536 | ±260 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 889 | ±211 |
| Median Home Value | $159,100 | ±$13,306 |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | ±$29 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,505 | ±$5,983 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,074 | ±$3,436 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,562 | ±416 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,156 | ±408 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,388 (2024)
ID: 194533
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
190 BEECH ST, STE 201, GATE CITY VA 24251
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kingsport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kingsport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kingsport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Church Hill, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blountville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Church Hill, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Church Hill, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kingsport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Duffield, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Dungannon, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northeast State Community College
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College | 15.9 mi away | 2425 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN, 37617-0246 |
4233233191
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SCOTT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 297 WEST JACKSON STREET, GATE CITY, VA, 24251 |
(276) 386-3302
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Mountain Empire Community College
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College | 16.2 mi away | 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA, 24219 |
2765232400
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KINGSPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 400 BROAD STREET, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660 |
(423) 224-2539
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University of Virginia's College at Wise
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College | 21.8 mi away | 1 College Avenue, Wise, VA, 24293-4400 |
2763280100
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BLOOMINGDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 3230 VAN HORN STREET, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660 |
(423) 288-1310
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Crown Cutz Academy Bristol
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 805 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA, 24201-3323 |
2766692112
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MT. CARMEL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 100 1/2 MAIN STREET, MT. CARMEL, TN, 37645 |
(423) 357-4011
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Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 3021 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN, 37601-1526 |
4232326270
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CHURCH HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 302 EAST MAIN BLVD., CHURCH HILL, TN, 37642 |
(423) 357-4591
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KINGSPORT, TN US, located 10.3 miles from ZCTA5 24251. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.4° | 27.3° | 36.9° | 3.88" | 1.7" |
| February | 50.9° | 29.6° | 40.3° | 4.05" | 1.6" |
| March | 60.1° | 36.2° | 48.1° | 4.14" | 0.7" |
| April | 70.5° | 44.7° | 57.6° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.0° | 54.0° | 66.0° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 62.1° | 73.2° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 66.0° | 76.5° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 64.6° | 75.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 58.3° | 69.8° | 2.98" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.8° | 46.1° | 58.4° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.2° | 35.5° | 47.3° | 3.17" | 0.1" |
| December | 49.5° | 30.3° | 39.9° | 4.00" | 1.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City town | Town | 1.4 mi | — |
| Weber City town | Town | 3.0 mi | — |
| Bloomingdale CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Hiltons CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Mount Carmel town | Town | 7.4 mi | — |
| Clinchport town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 24251. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.