County ProfileVA
Wise County
Population: 36,130 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
36,130
People
Median age
41.8
Housing
Total households
13,905
Income
Median household income
$52,943
Housing
Total housing units
16,627
Employment
Employment rate
42.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.5%
County details
Local time 03:14:04(ET)| Name | Wise |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 6 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 276 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.9745607, -82.6215601 |
| Land area | 403.4 sq miles(1,044.9 km²) |
Map of Wise county, Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wise County
Compare the largest cities in Wise County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | 5,254 | $54,581 | 1ZIPs |
| Wise | 2,971 | $53,596 | 1ZIPs |
| Coeburn | 1,598 | $55,104 | 1ZIPs |
| Appalachia | 1,432 | $43,068 | 1ZIPs |
| Pound | 877 | $32,396 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Paul | 866 | $33,000 | 1ZIPs |
| East Stone Gap | 537 | $90,484 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wise County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wise County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24219 | Big Stone Gap | $55,252 | 10,429 |
| 24293 | Wise | $63,413 | 9,442 |
| 24230 | Coeburn | $48,573 | 7,708 |
| 24279 | Pound | $43,602 | 4,693 |
| 24216 | Appalachia | $37,795 | 2,441 |
| 24283 | Saint Paul | $40,402 | 2,133 |
| 24246 | East Stone Gap | — | 399 |
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