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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
$53,201
Median income
$145,200
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 24517 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.3 square miles in Altavista, Campbell County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,693 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24517 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24517 sits at $53,201 (38% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,075. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $145,200 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24517 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Campbell County, so you can benchmark 24517 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24517.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24517?

43.5

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 25.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$34,075

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24517 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,201 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,463

Total Housing Units

2,053

Occupied Units

410

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$145,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24517 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24550 Evington, VA 7,258 6.0 mi
24563 Hurt, VA 5,489 6.4 mi
24571 Lynch Station, VA 1,979 8.3 mi
24569 Long Island, VA 1,064 9.4 mi
24588 Rustburg, VA 9,647 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Campbell County

24588 standard
Rustburg, VA
Pop: 9,647
24550 standard
Evington, VA
Pop: 7,258
24538 standard
Concord, VA
Pop: 4,742
24554 standard
Gladys, VA
Pop: 3,995
24528 standard
Brookneal, VA
Pop: 3,200
24571 standard
Lynch Station, VA
Pop: 1,979

Related Areas

Campbell County Altavista, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Altavista, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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