Brookneal, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24528
Campbell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,200
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,343
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brookneal pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24528 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24528 covers 254.0 square miles in Brookneal, Campbell County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,200 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24528 reports a modest median household income of $58,343 (32% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,410. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,000 (58% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $832; owner occupancy is 82.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Campbell County, so 24528 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 24528
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookneal, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24528.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 24528, Brookneal, 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
3,200
Population
254.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24528?
52.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$58,343
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,410
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24528 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Brookneal, 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)
$58,343 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,864housing units
1,864
Total Housing Units
1,570
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,000
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 24528, employing approximately 741 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,297,000.
59
Businesses
741
Employees
$30.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 25.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.1% |
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 24528 vs 23959 →
ZIP 24528 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24577
Nathalie (24577)
5,239 residents
- 24528
Brookneal (24528)
3,200 residents
- 23959 1,264
Phenix (23959)
1,264 residents
- 23963 587
Red House (23963)
587 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24528 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24528 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23959
Phenix (23959)
$78,750 median income
- 23963
Red House (23963)
$68,250 median income
- 24528
Brookneal (24528)
$58,343 median income
- 24577
Nathalie (24577)
$50,362 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24528 ranks #3 of 4 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 24528, 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 (3,200 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 24528 in?
ZIP code 24528 (Brookneal) 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 24528?
ZIP code 24528 in Brookneal, VA has a population of 3,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24528?
The median household income in ZIP 24528 is $58,343, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24528?
The median home value in ZIP 24528 is $140,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24528 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24528?
ZIP code 24528 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24528?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24528 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Wholesale trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24528?
In ZIP code 24528, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 24528?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24528 is 28.4 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 24528?
In ZIP code 24528, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24528?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24528 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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