Halifax, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24558
Halifax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,347
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Halifax pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24558 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 24558 (Halifax, VA) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.0 in 2023 to 221.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24558 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, home to 6,347 residents across 243.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24558 reports a modest median household income of $61,019 (29% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,687. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,900 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 24558 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 24558
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Halifax, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24558.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 24558, Halifax, 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
6,347
Population
243.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24558?
46.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.4%
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?
$61,019
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,687
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24558 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Halifax, 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)
$61,019 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
3,284housing units
3,284
Total Housing Units
2,628
Occupied Units
656
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1975
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24558 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.5% | 141 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 154 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 186 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 197 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 221 |
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 103 business establishments in ZIP 24558, employing approximately 804 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,156,000.
103
Businesses
804
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 17.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.9% |
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 24558 vs 24592 →
ZIP 24558 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24592
South Boston (24592)
13,934 residents
- 24558
Halifax (24558)
6,347 residents
- 24539 134
Crystal Hill (24539)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24558 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24558 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24558
Halifax (24558)
$61,019 median income
- 24539
Crystal Hill (24539)
$57,686 median income
- 24592
South Boston (24592)
$51,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24558 ranks the highest 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 24558, 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 (6,347 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 24558 in?
ZIP code 24558 (Halifax) is located in Halifax County, Virginia. Halifax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/halifax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24558?
ZIP code 24558 in Halifax, VA has a population of 6,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24558?
The median household income in ZIP 24558 is $61,019, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24558?
The median home value in ZIP 24558 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24558?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24558 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24558?
ZIP code 24558 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24558?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24558 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Construction (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24558?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24558 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 24558?
In ZIP code 24558, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 24558?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24558 is 21.5 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 24558?
In ZIP code 24558, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24558?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24558 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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