PlainZIP

Rustburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24588

Campbell County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,647
51/sq mi
$73,231
Median income
$236,000
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rustburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24588 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24588 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rustburg, Campbell County, Virginia, home to 9,647 residents across 188.1 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24588 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,231 (14% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,148. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $236,000 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $697 a month; 69.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Campbell County, letting you compare 24588 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 24588

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rustburg, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24588.

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 24588, Rustburg, 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

9,647

Population

188.1

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24588?

42.2

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 12.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
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?

$73,231

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$38,148

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24588 ranks nationally

Rustburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,231 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,049

Total Housing Units

3,490

Occupied Units

559

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$236,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$697

Median Rent

1982

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24588 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 164
2021 +6.5% 174
2022 +19.5% 208
2023 +20.0% 250
2024 -3.1% 242

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 216 business establishments in ZIP 24588, employing approximately 1,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,742,000.

216

Businesses

1,639

Employees

$66.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 20.8%
Retail trade 30 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 24 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.6%
Finance and insurance 8 3.7%
Manufacturing 7 3.2%
Wholesale trade 7 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.2%
Information 4 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%

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 24588 vs 24504 →

ZIP 24588 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 24588 ranks #4 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 24588 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 24588 ranks the highest of 7 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
24504 Lynchburg, VA 9,777 7.2 mi
24501 Lynchburg, VA 26,757 7.0 mi
24554 Gladys, VA 3,995 9.2 mi
24538 Concord, VA 4,742 9.0 mi
24502 Lynchburg, VA 43,426 9.5 mi
24517 Altavista, VA 5,693 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Campbell County

24550 standard
Evington, VA
Pop: 7,258
24517 standard
Altavista, VA
Pop: 5,693
24538 standard
Concord, VA
Pop: 4,742
24554 standard
Gladys, VA
Pop: 3,995
24528 standard
Brookneal, VA
Pop: 3,200
24571 standard
Lynch Station, VA
Pop: 1,979

Related Areas

Campbell County Rustburg, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24588 in? ▼
ZIP code 24588 (Rustburg) is located in Campbell County, Virginia. Campbell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/campbell-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24588? ▼
ZIP code 24588 in Rustburg, VA has a population of 9,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24588? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24588 is $73,231, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24588? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24588 is $236,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24588? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24588 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24588? ▼
ZIP code 24588 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 1,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24588? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24588 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (30), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24588? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24588 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 24588? ▼
In ZIP code 24588, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 24588? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24588 is 26.3 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 24588? ▼
In ZIP code 24588, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24588? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24588 is 10.8% 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.