Sutherlin, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24594

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

1,651
12/sq mi
$43,819
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24594 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24594 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.3 square miles in Sutherlin, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,651 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24594 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24594 sits at $43,819 (49% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,423. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $159,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,258 per month, and 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24594 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pittsylvania County, so you can benchmark 24594 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24594

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24594.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24594, Sutherlin, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,651

Population

142.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24594?

37.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,819

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$24,423

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24594 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,819 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

617

Total Housing Units

470

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,258

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 24594, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,683,000.

21

Businesses

202

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 28.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 24594 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 24594 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 24594 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 24594 ranks #6 of 6 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
24586 Ringgold, VA 5,562 5.9 mi
24566 Keeling, VA 1,402 6.8 mi
27305 Milton, NC 1,685 8.9 mi
24597 Vernon Hill, VA 1,257 10.7 mi
27343 Semora, NC 1,716 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24594 in?
ZIP code 24594 (Sutherlin) is located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Pittsylvania County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pittsylvania-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24594?
ZIP code 24594 in Sutherlin, VA has a population of 1,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24594?
The median household income in ZIP 24594 is $43,819, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24594?
The median home value in ZIP 24594 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24594?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24594 is White at 79.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24594?
ZIP code 24594 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24594?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24594 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24594?
In ZIP code 24594, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24594?
In ZIP code 24594, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24594?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24594 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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