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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
$61,019
Median income
$169,900
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Halifax pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,687. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Halifax County, so you can benchmark 24558 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 24558

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Halifax, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24558.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24558?

46.8

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 35.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$61,019

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,687

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24558 ranks nationally

Halifax, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,019 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,284

Total Housing Units

2,628

Occupied Units

656

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$169,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24558 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 24558 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 24558 ranks the highest 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
24592 South Boston, VA 13,934 6.8 mi
24539 Crystal Hill, VA 134 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Halifax County

24592 standard
South Boston, VA
Pop: 13,934
24577 standard
Nathalie, VA
Pop: 5,239
24520 standard
Alton, VA
Pop: 2,450
24589 standard
Scottsburg, VA
Pop: 2,271
24598 standard
Virgilina, VA
Pop: 1,984
24534 standard
Clover, VA
Pop: 1,740

Related Areas

Halifax County Halifax, VA Virginia

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.

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