Rose Hill, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24281
Lee County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,487
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,806
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rose Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24281 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24281 covers 142.1 square miles in Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,487 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24281 reports a modest median household income of $46,806 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,813. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,900 (54% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 24281 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24281
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rose Hill, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24281.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24281, Rose Hill, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,487
Population
142.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24281?
48.4
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,806
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$24,813
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24281 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Rose Hill, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,806 11th percentile higher than 11% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,144housing units
1,144
Total Housing Units
760
Occupied Units
384
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$905
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 24281, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,583,000.
26
Businesses
205
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 38.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24281 vs 40830 →
ZIP 24281 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40831
Harlan (40831)
5,150 residents
- 37869
Sneedville (37869)
5,031 residents
- 24281
Rose Hill (24281)
2,487 residents
- 40815 1,534
Cawood (40815)
1,534 residents
- 40820 581
Cranks (40820)
581 residents
- 40863 502
Pathfork (40863)
502 residents
- 40830 301
Gulston (40830)
301 residents
- 40829 172
Grays Knob (40829)
172 residents
- 40964 151
Mary Alice (40964)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24281 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24281 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40815
Cawood (40815)
$68,155 median income
- 40829
Grays Knob (40829)
$56,154 median income
- 40863
Pathfork (40863)
$49,578 median income
- 24281
Rose Hill (24281)
$46,806 median income
- 37869
Sneedville (37869)
$39,331 median income
- 40831
Harlan (40831)
$35,404 median income
- 40830 $21,815
Gulston (40830)
$21,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24281 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24281, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,487 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24281 in?
ZIP code 24281 (Rose Hill) is located in Lee County, Virginia. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24281?
ZIP code 24281 in Rose Hill, VA has a population of 2,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24281?
The median household income in ZIP 24281 is $46,806, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24281?
The median home value in ZIP 24281 is $154,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24281?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24281 is White at 98.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24281?
ZIP code 24281 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24281?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24281 are: Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24281?
In ZIP code 24281, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24281?
In ZIP code 24281, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24281?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24281 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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