| ZIP Code | 24603 |
| ZIP Code Name | Big Rock |
| Primary County | Buchanan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 609 |
| Area Code(s) | 276 |
| Current Time | EDT |
24603 is a United States ZIP Code located in Big Rock Virginia. Portions of 24603 are also in Breaks. 24603 is entirely within Buchanan County. 24603 is within the Southwest Virginia Region.
24603 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower 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 24603 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24603 is White. The current unemployment level in 24603 is 6.9%.
| Population | 609 |
| Population Growth Rate | -31.88% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 490 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $26,970 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 6 | 0.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 67 | 10.15% |
| High School Diploma | 234 | 35.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 21 | 3.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 38 | 5.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 194 | 29.39% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 9.7% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 4.39% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69d - Dissected Appalachian Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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