Scottsville, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24590
Albemarle County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,074
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,911
- Median income Above-median income area
- $293,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24590 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 24590 (Scottsville, VA) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.9 in 2023 to 244.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24590 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia, home to 8,074 residents across 431.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24590 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,911 (24% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,222. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $293,200 (12% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,089; 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albemarle County, so 24590 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 24590
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsville, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24590.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 24590, Scottsville, 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
8,074
Population
431.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24590?
44.2
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
4.1%
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?
$105,911
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,222
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24590 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Scottsville, 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)
$105,911 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
3,399housing units
3,399
Total Housing Units
3,139
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,200
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,089
Median Rent
1987
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
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24590 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 238 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 263 |
| 2024 | -7.0% | 245 |
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 151 business establishments in ZIP 24590, employing approximately 783 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,975,000.
151
Businesses
783
Employees
$34.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 29.8% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 24590 vs 22937 →
ZIP 24590 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24590
Scottsville (24590)
8,074 residents
- 22937 1,486
Esmont (22937)
1,486 residents
- 23004 851
Arvonia (23004)
851 residents
- 24562 426
Howardsville (24562)
426 residents
- 22946 244
Keene (22946)
244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24590 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24590 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22946
Keene (22946)
$115,655 median income
- 24590
Scottsville (24590)
$105,911 median income
- 22937
Esmont (22937)
$86,979 median income
- 23004
Arvonia (23004)
$66,131 median income
- 24562
Howardsville (24562)
$58,884 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24590 ranks #2 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 24590, 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 (8,074 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 24590 in?
ZIP code 24590 (Scottsville) is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. Albemarle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albemarle-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24590?
ZIP code 24590 in Scottsville, VA has a population of 8,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24590?
The median household income in ZIP 24590 is $105,911, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24590?
The median home value in ZIP 24590 is $293,200, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24590?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24590 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24590?
ZIP code 24590 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24590?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24590 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24590?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24590 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 24590?
In ZIP code 24590, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 24590?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24590 is 35.0 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 24590?
In ZIP code 24590, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24590?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24590 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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