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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
$105,911
Median income
$293,200
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,222. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $293,200 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,089 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units 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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albemarle County, so you can benchmark 24590 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 24590

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24590.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24590?

44.2

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 10.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$41,222

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24590 ranks nationally

Scottsville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,911 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,399

Total Housing Units

3,139

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$293,200

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24590 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24590 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 24590 ranks #2 of 5 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
22937 Esmont, VA 1,486 7.2 mi
22946 Keene, VA 244 6.4 mi
23004 Arvonia, VA 851 8.7 mi
24562 Howardsville, VA 426 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Albemarle County

22901 standard
Charlottesville, VA
Pop: 32,532
22911 standard
Charlottesville, VA
Pop: 15,971
22942 standard
Gordonsville, VA
Pop: 8,113
22932 standard
Crozet, VA
Pop: 7,488
22936 standard
Earlysville, VA
Pop: 4,853
22904 standard
Charlottesville, VA
Pop: 4,633

Related Areas

Albemarle County Scottsville, VA Virginia

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.

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