County ProfileVA
Wythe County
Population: 28,290 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
28,290
People
Median age
46
Housing
Total households
12,533
Income
Median household income
$57,745
Housing
Total housing units
14,030
Employment
Employment rate
53.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
94%
County details
Local time 02:12:10(ET)| Name | Wythe |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 9 Standard |
| Area code | 276 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.8998679, -81.0830095 |
| Land area | 462 sq miles(1,196.5 km²) |
Map of Wythe county, Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wythe County
Compare the largest cities in Wythe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wytheville | 8,265 | $47,270 | 1ZIPs |
| Rural Retreat | 1,546 | $61,979 | 1ZIPs |
| Barren Springs | 923 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Speedwell | 705 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Crockett | 692 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Max Meadows | 553 | $58,781 | 1ZIPs |
| Ivanhoe | 501 | $51,406 | 1ZIPs |
| Cripple Creek | 190 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Austinville | 119 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wythe County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wythe County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24382 | Wytheville | $57,509 | 14,109 |
| 24360 | Max Meadows | $54,792 | 5,653 |
| 24368 | Rural Retreat | $73,614 | 4,896 |
| 24312 | Austinville | $48,235 | 2,161 |
| 24350 | Ivanhoe | $54,219 | 1,173 |
| 24313 | Barren Springs | $43,672 | 923 |
| 24374 | Speedwell | — | 705 |
| 24323 | Crockett | $52,167 | 692 |
| 24322 | Cripple Creek | $48,482 | 190 |
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