| Official Zip Code Name | Pennington Gap |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Lee |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | PENNINGTN GAP |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | PENNINGTON |
| Current Population: | 5849 |
| Racial Majority: | White 79.57% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 97.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $26304 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $38700 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 29.8 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1450 - 2513 ft. |
| Area | 47 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.76253891, -83.04347229 |
The current unemployment level in 24277 is 6.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 6.8% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.0% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 7.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24277 increased to 5849 from 5784 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24277 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24277 public schools is White. 62.4% of students in 24277 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4934 | 79.57% | 5655 | -13% |
| Black Or African American | 623 | 10.05% | 67 | +830% |
| Hispanic | 379 | 6.11% | 46 | +724% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 30 | 0.48% | 14 | +114% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.06% | 16 | -75% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 46 | 3.73% | 46 | +402% |
| White | 97.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5849 | 5784 |
| Male Population | 49.60% | |
| Female Population | 50.40% | |
| Total Households | 2505 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 62.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $26304 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 77.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 17.70% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.10% |
| 24277 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 9 | Morgan Griffith | Republican |
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Zip Code 24277 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 23 | 30 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 39 | 31 | 25 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 74 | 81 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.4 | 4.18 | 4.53 | 4.21 | 5.04 | 4.55 | 4.6 | 3.95 | 3.53 | 3.03 | 3.93 | 4.33 | 50.26 |