🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24416

Buena Vista

ZIP Code 24416 is a standard zip code serving Buena Vista, Buena Vista, Virginia (VA), in Buena Vista (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 8,807 with a median household income of $36,364. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Buena Vista (city)
City: Buena Vista
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.739600
Longitude: -79.352300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 55.58 mi²
Water Area: 0.27 mi²
Population Density: 158.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.828778°N, 37.615424°S, -79.283809°E, -79.444503°W

With 8,807 residents spread across 55.58 square miles, this area has a population density of 158.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

8,807

Population

65th percentile

$36,364

Median Income

20th percentile

$119,700

Median Home Value

45th percentile

55.58 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24416 is $36,364, and the median home value is $119,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

3,887

Total Units

3,466

Occupied Units

89.2%

Occupancy Rate

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