Ringgold, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24586
Pittsylvania County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,562
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,962
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ringgold pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24586 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 24586 (Ringgold, VA) fell -8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.6 in 2023 to 180.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24586 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ringgold, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, home to 5,562 residents across 137.3 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24586 reports a modest median household income of $53,962 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,068. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,800 (53% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $976; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pittsylvania County, so 24586 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 24586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringgold, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24586.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 24586, Ringgold, 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
5,562
Population
137.3
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24586?
44.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$53,962
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,068
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24586 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Ringgold, 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)
$53,962 21st percentile higher than 21% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,410housing units
2,410
Total Housing Units
2,073
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,800
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
1992
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
-8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24586 have decreased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 135 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 140 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 171 |
| 2023 | +15.2% | 197 |
| 2024 | -8.4% | 180 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 24586, employing approximately 1,123 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,316,000.
64
Businesses
1,123
Employees
$59.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 21.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.7% |
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 24586 vs 24594 →
ZIP 24586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24540
Danville (24540)
32,170 residents
- 24586 5,562
Ringgold (24586)
5,562 residents
- 24527 3,027
Blairs (24527)
3,027 residents
- 27212 2,580
Blanch (27212)
2,580 residents
- 27315 2,243
Providence (27315)
2,243 residents
- 27305 1,685
Milton (27305)
1,685 residents
- 24594 1,651
Sutherlin (24594)
1,651 residents
- 24566 1,402
Keeling (24566)
1,402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24586 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24527
Blairs (24527)
$73,715 median income
- 24566
Keeling (24566)
$65,508 median income
- 27315
Providence (27315)
$65,272 median income
- 27305
Milton (27305)
$59,541 median income
- 27212
Blanch (27212)
$57,108 median income
- 24586
Ringgold (24586)
$53,962 median income
- 24540
Danville (24540)
$47,924 median income
- 24594
Sutherlin (24594)
$43,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24586 ranks #6 of 8 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 24586, 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 (5,562 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 24586 in?
ZIP code 24586 (Ringgold) 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 24586?
ZIP code 24586 in Ringgold, VA has a population of 5,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24586?
The median household income in ZIP 24586 is $53,962, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24586?
The median home value in ZIP 24586 is $156,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24586 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24586?
ZIP code 24586 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 1,123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24586 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24586?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24586 decreased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 24586?
In ZIP code 24586, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 24586?
In ZIP code 24586, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24586 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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