Danville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24541
Danville County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,221
- 149/sq mi High-density area
- $51,427
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Danville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 149
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24541 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 24541 (Danville, VA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.9 in 2023 to 194.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24541 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danville, Danville County, Virginia, with 28,221 residents across 189.0 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24541 reports a modest median household income of $51,427 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,706. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,100 (57% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $864; owner occupancy is 53.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Danville County, so 24541 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 24541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24541.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
124 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 48
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 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 24541, Danville, 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
28,221
Population
189.0
Area (sq mi)
149
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24541?
40.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$51,427
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$32,706
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24541 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Danville, 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)
$51,427 17th percentile higher than 17% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,576housing units
14,576
Total Housing Units
12,334
Occupied Units
2,242
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,100
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$864
Median Rent
1963
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
195
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+95%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24541 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 131 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 139 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 187 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 195 |
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 705 business establishments in ZIP 24541, employing approximately 12,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,320,000.
705
Businesses
12,958
Employees
$628.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 137 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 124 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
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 24541 vs 24549 →
ZIP 24541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24540
Danville (24540)
32,170 residents
- 24541
Danville (24541)
28,221 residents
- 24549 4,292
Dry Fork (24549)
4,292 residents
- 27326 4,008
Ruffin (27326)
4,008 residents
- 27311 3,402
Pelham (27311)
3,402 residents
- 27315 2,243
Providence (27315)
2,243 residents
- 24069 1,879
Cascade (24069)
1,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24541 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27326
Ruffin (27326)
$79,375 median income
- 27315
Providence (27315)
$65,272 median income
- 24549
Dry Fork (24549)
$55,186 median income
- 24069
Cascade (24069)
$51,575 median income
- 24541
Danville (24541)
$51,427 median income
- 24540
Danville (24540)
$47,924 median income
- 27311
Pelham (27311)
$39,044 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24541 ranks #5 of 7 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 24541, 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 (28,221 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 24541 in?
ZIP code 24541 (Danville) is located in Danville County, Virginia. Danville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/danville-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24541?
ZIP code 24541 in Danville, VA has a population of 28,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24541?
The median household income in ZIP 24541 is $51,427, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24541?
The median home value in ZIP 24541 is $145,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24541 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24541?
ZIP code 24541 has 705 business establishments employing approximately 12,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24541 are: Retail trade (137), Health care and social assistance (124), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24541 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 24541?
In ZIP code 24541, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 24541?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24541 is 20.2 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 24541?
In ZIP code 24541, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24541 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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