PlainZIP

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
$50,385
Median income
$140,500
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,274. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $140,500 (58% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 24553 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nelson 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 24553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gladstone, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24553.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24553?

53.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 11.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$30,274

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24553 ranks nationally

Gladstone, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,385 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

928

Total Housing Units

776

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$140,500

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24553 ranks #2 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 24553 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 24553 ranks #3 of 3 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
24581 Norwood, VA 23 7.6 mi
24599 Wingina, VA 606 7.6 mi
22922 Arrington, VA 1,993 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nelson County

22920 standard
Afton, VA
Pop: 4,186
22922 standard
Arrington, VA
Pop: 1,993
22967 standard
Roseland, VA
Pop: 1,956
22971 standard
Shipman, VA
Pop: 1,735
22958 standard
Nellysford, VA
Pop: 1,637
22938 standard
Faber, VA
Pop: 1,444

Related Areas

Nelson County Gladstone, VA Virginia

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.

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