Appomattox, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24522
Appomattox County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,213
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,503
- Median income Below-median income area
- $199,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Appomattox pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24522 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 24522 (Appomattox, VA) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 24522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia, home to 9,213 residents across 509.0 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24522 reports a modest median household income of $60,503 (29% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,065. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,200 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 71.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Appomattox County, so 24522 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 24522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Appomattox, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 24522, Appomattox, 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
9,213
Population
509.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24522?
40.0
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
2.1%
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?
$60,503
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$32,065
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24522 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Appomattox, 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)
$60,503 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
4,370housing units
4,370
Total Housing Units
3,939
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 238 business establishments in ZIP 24522, employing approximately 2,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,006,000.
238
Businesses
2,253
Employees
$76.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 20.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 31 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
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 24522 vs 24593 →
ZIP 24522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24522
Appomattox (24522)
9,213 residents
- 23958 3,170
Pamplin (23958)
3,170 residents
- 24593 1,963
Spout Spring (24593)
1,963 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24522 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24593
Spout Spring (24593)
$79,018 median income
- 24522
Appomattox (24522)
$60,503 median income
- 23958
Pamplin (23958)
$53,650 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24522 ranks #2 of 3 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 24522, 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 (9,213 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 24522 in?
ZIP code 24522 (Appomattox) is located in Appomattox County, Virginia. Appomattox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/appomattox-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24522?
ZIP code 24522 in Appomattox, VA has a population of 9,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24522?
The median household income in ZIP 24522 is $60,503, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24522?
The median home value in ZIP 24522 is $199,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24522 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24522?
ZIP code 24522 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 2,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24522?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24522 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (34), Construction (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24522?
In ZIP code 24522, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 24522?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24522 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24522?
In ZIP code 24522, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24522 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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