Altavista, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24517
Campbell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,693
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,201
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altavista pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24517 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24517 (Altavista, VA) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.4 in 2023 to 245.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altavista, Campbell County, Virginia, home to 5,693 residents across 93.3 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24517 reports a modest median household income of $53,201 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,075. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,200 (57% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 65.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Campbell County, so 24517 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 24517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altavista, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24517.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 24517, Altavista, 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
5,693
Population
93.3
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24517?
43.5
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,201
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$34,075
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24517 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Altavista, 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)
$53,201 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
2,463housing units
2,463
Total Housing Units
2,053
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,200
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24517 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 183 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 216 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 219 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 245 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 24517, employing approximately 4,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,114,000.
190
Businesses
4,041
Employees
$202.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 40 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.7% |
| Information | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.6% |
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 24517 vs 24550 →
ZIP 24517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24588
Rustburg (24588)
9,647 residents
- 24550
Evington (24550)
7,258 residents
- 24517
Altavista (24517)
5,693 residents
- 24563
Hurt (24563)
5,489 residents
- 24571 1,979
Lynch Station (24571)
1,979 residents
- 24569 1,064
Long Island (24569)
1,064 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24517 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24588
Rustburg (24588)
$73,231 median income
- 24550
Evington (24550)
$69,025 median income
- 24517
Altavista (24517)
$53,201 median income
- 24569
Long Island (24569)
$50,179 median income
- 24563
Hurt (24563)
$47,247 median income
- 24571
Lynch Station (24571)
$32,218 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24517 ranks #3 of 6 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 24517, 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 (5,693 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 24517 in?
ZIP code 24517 (Altavista) is located in Campbell County, Virginia. Campbell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/campbell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24517?
ZIP code 24517 in Altavista, VA has a population of 5,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24517?
The median household income in ZIP 24517 is $53,201, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24517?
The median home value in ZIP 24517 is $145,200, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24517?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24517 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24517?
ZIP code 24517 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 4,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24517?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24517 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (25), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24517?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24517 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24517?
In ZIP code 24517, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24517?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24517 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24517?
In ZIP code 24517, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24517?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24517 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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