PlainZIP

South Boston, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24592

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

13,934
43/sq mi
$51,547
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Boston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24592 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24592 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia, home to 13,934 residents across 325.6 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24592 reports a modest median household income of $51,547 (40% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,505. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $168,900 (49% below the state average), median rent at $778 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Halifax County, letting you compare 24592 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 24592

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Boston, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24592.

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 24592, South Boston, 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

13,934

Population

325.6

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24592?

42.6

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 37.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$51,547

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,505

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24592 ranks nationally

South Boston, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,547 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,675

Total Housing Units

5,453

Occupied Units

1,222

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$168,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1972

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24592 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 147
2021 +10.7% 163
2022 +8.8% 178
2023 +9.2% 194
2024 +5.3% 204

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 414 business establishments in ZIP 24592, employing approximately 7,870 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,155,000.

414

Businesses

7,870

Employees

$373.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 73 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 62 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 46 11.1%
Finance and insurance 30 7.3%
Construction 28 6.8%
Manufacturing 20 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.9%
Information 13 3.1%
Wholesale trade 8 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24592 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 24592 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 24592 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 24592 ranks #3 of 4 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
24558 Halifax, VA 6,347 6.8 mi
24520 Alton, VA 2,450 7.5 mi
24597 Vernon Hill, VA 1,257 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Halifax County

24558 standard
Halifax, VA
Pop: 6,347
24577 standard
Nathalie, VA
Pop: 5,239
24520 standard
Alton, VA
Pop: 2,450
24589 standard
Scottsburg, VA
Pop: 2,271
24598 standard
Virgilina, VA
Pop: 1,984
24534 standard
Clover, VA
Pop: 1,740

Related Areas

Halifax County South Boston, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24592 in? ▼
ZIP code 24592 (South Boston) is located in Halifax County, Virginia. Halifax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/halifax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24592? ▼
ZIP code 24592 in South Boston, VA has a population of 13,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24592? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24592 is $51,547, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24592? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24592 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24592? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24592 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24592? ▼
ZIP code 24592 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 7,870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24592? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24592 are: Retail trade (73), Health care and social assistance (62), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24592? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24592 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 24592? ▼
In ZIP code 24592, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 24592? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24592 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24592? ▼
In ZIP code 24592, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24592? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24592 is 23.3% 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.