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County ProfileVA

Buchanan County

Population: 20,355 · 11 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
20,355
People
Median age
47.8
Housing
Total households
7,530
Income
Median household income
$42,886
Housing
Total housing units
10,321
Employment
Employment rate
32.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
11.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
County details
Local time 05:21:32(ET)
NameBuchanan
Total ZIP codes11total
ZIP codes (by type)
10 Standard1 PO Box
Area code276
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.2681198, -82.0381508
Land area502.9 sq miles(1,302.4 km²)

Map of Buchanan county, Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Buchanan County, Virginia and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Buchanan County

Compare the largest cities in Buchanan County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Oakwood2,5781ZIPs
Hurley2,2081ZIPs
Grundy875$40,8041ZIPs
Rowe6071ZIPs
Pilgrims Knob4461ZIPs
Vansant442$31,5951ZIPs
Whitewood2581ZIPs
Big Rock199$55,0491ZIPs
Breaks144$125,9381ZIPs
Davenport901ZIPs
Maxie1ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

Review the most populated postal areas across Buchanan County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
24614Grundy$41,3287,252
24656Vansant$43,6462,875
24631Oakwood$43,9802,578
24620Hurley$30,1292,208
24603Big Rock$56,204804
24646Rowe$47,330607
24634Pilgrims Knob$31,453446
24607Breaks$92,361322
24657Whitewood258
24239Davenport90
24628Maxie

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS