24517 ZIP Code — Altavista, VA

Campbell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24517 is located in Altavista, Virginia, within Campbell County. It covers approximately 32.63 square miles and serves a population of 4,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24517

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,845. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24517 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,802

population

32.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altavista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24563 Hurt (6.1 mi) 24550 Evington (6.2 mi) 24571 Lynch Station (6.8 mi) 24554 Gladys (8.4 mi) 24569 Long Island (9.2 mi) 24588 Rustburg (11.4 mi) 24557 Gretna (12.2 mi) 24104 Huddleston (13 mi) 24502 Lynchburg (15 mi) 24501 Lynchburg (15.4 mi) 24551 Forest (15.5 mi) 24139 Pittsville (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,802
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	32.63 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.1478
Longitude	-79.2419
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	48.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,802

Population

147

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$47,845

Median household income

$32,116

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

1,934

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

151

112

5–9

118

10–14

129

15–19

136

20–24

277

25–34

293

256

35–44

270

313

45–54

330

229

55–59

241

162

60–64

170

324

65–74

341

145

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	896	18.7%
18 and over	3,906	81.3%
65 and over	1,107	23.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Black or African American 27%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,363	69.1%
Black or African American	1,313	27%
Two or more races	126	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	66	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	48.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$47,845

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	67.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	14.8%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	847	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	100	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	518	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	643	30.5%
Households with children under 18	570	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	786	37.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	21.9%
Married	47.4%	50.8%
Separated	1.2%	2.2%
Widowed	3.9%	15.3%
Divorced	15.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	12.3%
Kindergarten	21	2.8%
Elementary school	347	46.3%
High school	202	27.0%
College / grad school	87	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.9%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	322	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,508	93.9%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,748	98.9%
Born in same state	4,748	98.9%
Born in different state	3,825	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.1%
Not a US citizen	31	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	841	17.5%
French	524	10.9%
Italian	305	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	0.6%
English	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	86.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24517

What city is ZIP code 24517 in?

ZIP code 24517 is primarily assigned to Altavista, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24517 in?

ZIP code 24517 falls within Campbell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24517 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 24517 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24517?

The median home value in ZIP code 24517 is $120,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24517?

Health data for ZIP code 24517 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 24517?

ZIP code 24517 has an estimated population of 4,802 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24517 in?

ZIP code 24517 observes the EST timezone.