Dry Fork, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24549
Pittsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,292
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,186
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dry Fork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24549 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24549 covers 132.1 square miles in Dry Fork, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,292 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24549 reports a modest median household income of $55,186 (36% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,109. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 2.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,000 (56% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,051; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pittsylvania County, so 24549 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 24549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dry Fork, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24549.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 24549, Dry Fork, 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
4,292
Population
132.1
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24549?
49.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.3%
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?
$55,186
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$31,109
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24549 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Dry Fork, 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)
$55,186 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,945housing units
1,945
Total Housing Units
1,814
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,051
Median Rent
1982
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
+36.9%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24549 have increased 36.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +19.4% | 140 |
| 2020 | -6.6% | 131 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 143 |
| 2022 | +36.9% | 196 |
| 2024 | – | 242 |
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 44 business establishments in ZIP 24549, employing approximately 160 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,919,000.
44
Businesses
160
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.8% |
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 24549 vs 24541 →
ZIP 24549 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
- 24531 9,203
Chatham (24531)
9,203 residents
- 24549 4,292
Dry Fork (24549)
4,292 residents
- 24069 1,879
Cascade (24069)
1,879 residents
- 24530 1,088
Callands (24530)
1,088 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24549 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 24531
Chatham (24531)
$43,333 median income
- 24530
Callands (24530)
$36,165 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24549 ranks the highest of 6 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 24549, 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 (4,292 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 24549 in?
ZIP code 24549 (Dry Fork) 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 24549?
ZIP code 24549 in Dry Fork, VA has a population of 4,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24549?
The median household income in ZIP 24549 is $55,186, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24549?
The median home value in ZIP 24549 is $146,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24549 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24549?
ZIP code 24549 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24549 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24549?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24549 increased by 36.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 24549?
In ZIP code 24549, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24549?
In ZIP code 24549, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24549 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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