Nelson, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24580
Mecklenburg County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 613
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,853
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nelson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24580 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24580 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nelson, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, home to just 613 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24580 reports a modest median household income of $54,853 (36% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,576. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,600 (62% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $676; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecklenburg County, so 24580 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 →
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 24580, Nelson, 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
613
Population
53.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24580?
59.4
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$54,853
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$36,576
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24580 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Nelson, 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)
$54,853 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
254housing units
254
Total Housing Units
208
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,600
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$676
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 24580, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,000.
8
Businesses
29
Employees
$390K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 37.5% |
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 24580 vs 24529 →
ZIP 24580 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24598
Virgilina (24598)
1,984 residents
- 27507
Bullock (27507)
1,929 residents
- 24529
Buffalo Junction (24529)
1,724 residents
- 24580 613
Nelson (24580)
613 residents
- 27582 289
Stovall (27582)
289 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24580 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24580 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27507
Bullock (27507)
$120,849 median income
- 24598
Virgilina (24598)
$61,985 median income
- 24580
Nelson (24580)
$54,853 median income
- 27582
Stovall (27582)
$54,375 median income
- 24529 $27,243
Buffalo Junction (24529)
$27,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24580 ranks #3 of 5 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 24580, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 24580 in?
ZIP code 24580 (Nelson) is located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Mecklenburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecklenburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24580?
ZIP code 24580 in Nelson, VA has a population of 613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24580?
The median household income in ZIP 24580 is $54,853, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24580?
The median home value in ZIP 24580 is $127,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24580?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24580 is White at 71.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24580?
ZIP code 24580 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24580?
In ZIP code 24580, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 24580?
In ZIP code 24580, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24580?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24580 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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