Hurt, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24563
Pittsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,489
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,247
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hurt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24563 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hurt, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, home to 5,489 residents across 174.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24563 reports a modest median household income of $47,247 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,072. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $145,600 (56% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $820; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pittsylvania County, so 24563 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 24563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurt, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24563.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 24563, Hurt, 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
5,489
Population
174.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24563?
50.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$47,247
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$26,072
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24563 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Hurt, 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)
$47,247 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,583housing units
2,583
Total Housing Units
2,202
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,600
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$820
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 24563, employing approximately 233 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,581,000.
60
Businesses
233
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 28.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 24563 vs 24557 →
ZIP 24563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24557
Gretna (24557)
7,977 residents
- 24517
Altavista (24517)
5,693 residents
- 24563
Hurt (24563)
5,489 residents
- 24571 1,979
Lynch Station (24571)
1,979 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24563 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24517
Altavista (24517)
$53,201 median income
- 24563
Hurt (24563)
$47,247 median income
- 24557
Gretna (24557)
$44,755 median income
- 24571
Lynch Station (24571)
$32,218 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24563 ranks #2 of 4 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 24563, 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 (5,489 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 24563 in?
ZIP code 24563 (Hurt) 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 24563?
ZIP code 24563 in Hurt, VA has a population of 5,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24563?
The median household income in ZIP 24563 is $47,247, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24563?
The median home value in ZIP 24563 is $145,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24563 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24563?
ZIP code 24563 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24563 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (14), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24563?
In ZIP code 24563, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 24563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24563 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24563?
In ZIP code 24563, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24563 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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