🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24120

Meadows Of Dan

ZIP Code 24120 is a standard zip code serving Meadows Of Dan, Meadows Of Dan, Virginia (VA), in Patrick County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,860 with a median household income of $34,732. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Patrick
City: Meadows Of Dan
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.725000
Longitude: -80.402200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 71.72 mi²
Water Area: 0.26 mi²
Population Density: 26.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.801483°N, 36.642718°S, -80.327325°E, -80.513153°W

With 1,860 residents spread across 71.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 26.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,860

Population

40th percentile

$34,732

Median Income

15th percentile

$110,500

Median Home Value

40th percentile

71.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24120 is $34,732, and the median home value is $110,500. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,288

Total Units

866

Occupied Units

67.2%

Occupancy Rate

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