PlainZIP

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
$53,962
Median income
$156,800
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,068. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $156,800 (53% below the state average), median rent at $976 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 24586 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pittsylvania County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24586?

44.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 16.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$53,962

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$30,068

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24586 ranks nationally

Ringgold, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,962 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,410

Total Housing Units

2,073

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$156,800

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24586 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 24586 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 24586 ranks #6 of 8 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
24594 Sutherlin, VA 1,651 5.9 mi
27305 Milton, NC 1,685 6.8 mi
27212 Blanch, NC 2,580 10.1 mi
24566 Keeling, VA 1,402 8.5 mi
24540 Danville, VA 32,170 8.2 mi
24527 Blairs, VA 3,027 9.6 mi
27315 Providence, NC 2,243 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pittsylvania County

24531 standard
Chatham, VA
Pop: 9,203
24557 standard
Gretna, VA
Pop: 7,977
24563 standard
Hurt, VA
Pop: 5,489
24549 standard
Dry Fork, VA
Pop: 4,292
24527 standard
Blairs, VA
Pop: 3,027
24069 standard
Cascade, VA
Pop: 1,879

Related Areas

Pittsylvania County Ringgold, VA Virginia

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.

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