🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24211

Abingdon

ZIP Code 24211 is a standard zip code serving Abingdon, Abingdon, Virginia (VA), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,922 with a median household income of $50,598. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Washington
City: Abingdon
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.667300
Longitude: -81.964800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 70.69 mi²
Water Area: 2.90 mi²
Population Density: 140.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.739046°N, 36.594180°S, -81.853921°E, -82.087375°W

With 9,922 residents spread across 70.69 square miles, this area has a population density of 140.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,922

Population

65th percentile

$50,598

Median Income

55th percentile

$180,800

Median Home Value

70th percentile

70.69 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24211 is $50,598, and the median home value is $180,800.

Housing

4,730

Total Units

4,190

Occupied Units

88.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Abingdon, VA.

24210

Abingdon

24212

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