PlainZIP

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
$55,186
Median income
$146,000
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,109. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $146,000 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,051 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24549, plus 6 more within Pittsylvania County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24549?

49.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 11.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$31,109

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24549 ranks nationally

Dry Fork, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,186 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,945

Total Housing Units

1,814

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$146,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24549 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 24549 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 24549 ranks the highest of 6 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
24541 Danville, VA 28,221 8.5 mi
24540 Danville, VA 32,170 6.8 mi
24531 Chatham, VA 9,203 9.3 mi
24530 Callands, VA 1,088 8.5 mi
24069 Cascade, VA 1,879 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pittsylvania County

24531 standard
Chatham, VA
Pop: 9,203
24557 standard
Gretna, VA
Pop: 7,977
24586 standard
Ringgold, VA
Pop: 5,562
24563 standard
Hurt, VA
Pop: 5,489
24527 standard
Blairs, VA
Pop: 3,027
24069 standard
Cascade, VA
Pop: 1,879

Related Areas

Pittsylvania County Dry Fork, VA Virginia

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.

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