Gladstone, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24553
Nelson County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,902
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,385
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gladstone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24553 covers 327.9 square miles in Gladstone, Nelson County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,902 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24553 reports a modest median household income of $50,385 (41% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,274. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,500 (58% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 24553 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 24553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gladstone, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24553.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 24553, Gladstone, 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
1,902
Population
327.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24553?
53.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.2%
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?
$50,385
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$30,274
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24553 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Gladstone, 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)
$50,385 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
928housing units
928
Total Housing Units
776
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,500
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 24553, employing approximately 484 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,252,000.
24
Businesses
484
Employees
$43.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 29.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 24553 vs 24581 →
ZIP 24553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22922
Arrington (22922)
1,993 residents
- 24553
Gladstone (24553)
1,902 residents
- 24599 606
Wingina (24599)
606 residents
- 24581 23
Norwood (24581)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24553 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24599
Wingina (24599)
$62,648 median income
- 22922
Arrington (22922)
$60,125 median income
- 24553
Gladstone (24553)
$50,385 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24553 ranks #3 of 3 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 24553, 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 (1,902 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 24553 in?
ZIP code 24553 (Gladstone) is located in Nelson County, Virginia. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24553?
ZIP code 24553 in Gladstone, VA has a population of 1,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24553?
The median household income in ZIP 24553 is $50,385, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24553?
The median home value in ZIP 24553 is $140,500, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24553 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24553?
ZIP code 24553 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24553 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24553?
In ZIP code 24553, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 24553?
In ZIP code 24553, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24553 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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