PlainZIP

Chatham, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24531

Pittsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,203
18/sq mi
$43,333
Median income
$148,000
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chatham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24531 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, home to 9,203 residents across 511.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24531 reports a modest median household income of $43,333 (49% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,772. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $148,000 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 24531 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pittsylvania County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 24531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chatham, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24531.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24531, Chatham, 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

9,203

Population

511.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24531?

47.7

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 25.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$43,333

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$26,772

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24531 ranks nationally

Chatham, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,333 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,052

Total Housing Units

3,392

Occupied Units

660

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$148,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1972

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

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24531 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 137
2021 +9.5% 150
2022 +6.3% 159
2023 +9.6% 175
2024 +16.0% 203

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 194 business establishments in ZIP 24531, employing approximately 2,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,655,000.

194

Businesses

2,529

Employees

$130.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 30 15.5%
Retail trade 27 13.9%
Construction 21 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.3%
Finance and insurance 14 7.2%
Manufacturing 12 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.1%
Information 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%
Utilities 3 1.6%
Educational services 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 24531 vs 24549 →

ZIP 24531 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 24531 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 24531 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 24531 ranks #5 of 5 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
24549 Dry Fork, VA 4,292 9.3 mi
24527 Blairs, VA 3,027 9.2 mi
24161 Sandy Level, VA 471 10.9 mi
24557 Gretna, VA 7,977 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pittsylvania County

24557 standard
Gretna, VA
Pop: 7,977
24586 standard
Ringgold, VA
Pop: 5,562
24563 standard
Hurt, VA
Pop: 5,489
24549 standard
Dry Fork, VA
Pop: 4,292
24527 standard
Blairs, VA
Pop: 3,027
24069 standard
Cascade, VA
Pop: 1,879

Related Areas

Pittsylvania County Chatham, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24531 in? ▼
ZIP code 24531 (Chatham) is located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Pittsylvania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pittsylvania-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24531? ▼
ZIP code 24531 in Chatham, VA has a population of 9,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24531? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24531 is $43,333, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24531? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24531 is $148,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24531? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24531 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24531? ▼
ZIP code 24531 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 2,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24531? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24531 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (27), Construction (21). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24531? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24531 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 24531? ▼
In ZIP code 24531, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 24531? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24531 is 27.8 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 24531? ▼
In ZIP code 24531, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24531? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24531 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.