| Official Zip Code Name | Gate City |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Scott |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Current Population: | 8773 |
| Racial Majority: | White 97.12% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 95.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $35567 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50180 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 25.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1385 - 2126 ft. |
| Area | 106 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.65511400, -82.60132000 |
The current unemployment level in 24251 is 3.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24251 decreased to 8773 from 8930 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24251 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24251 public schools is White. 54.1% of students in 24251 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8072 | 97.12% | 8496 | -5% |
| Black Or African American | 84 | 1.01% | 88 | -5% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 0.67% | 83 | -33% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 26 | -100% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% | 11 | +355% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 68 | 0.59% | 68 | -28% |
| White | 95.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8773 | 8930 |
| Male Population | 48.80% | |
| Female Population | 51.20% | |
| Total Households | 3804 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 54.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35567 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 65.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.30% |
| 24251 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 9 | Morgan Griffith | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 24251 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 43 | 35 | 28 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.98 | 3.67 | 4.23 | 3.59 | 4.59 | 4.03 | 4.54 | 3.66 | 3.22 | 2.64 | 3.33 | 3.68 | 45.16 |