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 Moderate-density area
- $51,547
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24592 (South Boston, VA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.8 in 2023 to 204.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,505. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,900 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $778; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Halifax County, so 24592 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 24592
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Boston, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24592.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24592?
42.6
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$51,547
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$26,505
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24592 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
South Boston, 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)
$51,547 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
6,675housing units
6,675
Total Housing Units
5,453
Occupied Units
1,222
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24592 vs 24558 →
ZIP 24592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24592
South Boston (24592)
13,934 residents
- 24558
Halifax (24558)
6,347 residents
- 24520 2,450
Alton (24520)
2,450 residents
- 24597 1,257
Vernon Hill (24597)
1,257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24592 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24597
Vernon Hill (24597)
$62,917 median income
- 24558
Halifax (24558)
$61,019 median income
- 24592
South Boston (24592)
$51,547 median income
- 24520
Alton (24520)
$42,841 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24592, 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 (13,934 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 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.
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