| ZIP Code | 24368 |
| ZIP Code Name | Rural Retreat |
| Primary County | Wythe County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 5,034 |
| Area Code(s) | 276 |
| Current Time | EST |
24368 is a United States ZIP Code located in Rural Retreat Virginia. Portions of 24368 are also in Atkins. 24368 is primarily within Wythe County with some portions in Smyth County. 24368 is within the Southwest Virginia Region.
24368 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 24368 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24368 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24368 is White. The current unemployment level in 24368 is 4.4%.
| Population | 5,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.39% |
| Population Density | 62 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,827 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,865 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.23% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,802 | 97.17% |
| Black | 13 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 96.25% |
| Black | 10 | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 264 | 9.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 242 | 8.42% |
| High School Diploma | 1,005 | 34.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 36 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 124 | 4.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 715 | 24.87% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 12.7% |
| Masters Degree | 97 | 3.37% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 0.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.1% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67f - Southern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys and Low Rolling Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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