24520 ZIP Code — Alton, VA

Halifax County, Virginia

ZIP code 24520 is located in Alton, Virginia, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 94.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24520

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,756. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 24520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,384

population

94.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24592 South Boston (6.2 mi) 27343 Semora (7.9 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (8.6 mi) 27305 Milton (11.6 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (12.7 mi) 24558 Halifax (12.7 mi) 24586 Ringgold (13.1 mi) 27573 Roxboro (13.7 mi) 27574 Roxboro (14 mi) 24598 Virgilina (14.1 mi) 24566 Keeling (15.3 mi) 27291 Leasburg (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,384
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	94.75 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	36.6017
Longitude	-79.0437
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	47.0%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,384

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$40,756

Median household income

$22,140

Per capita income

$126,600

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,049

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

148

45–54

161

55–59

158

60–64

172

211

65–74

228

141

75–84

152

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	18.6%
18 and over	1,941	81.4%
65 and over	732	30.7%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Black or African American 25.2%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,485	56.9%
Black or African American	658	25.2%
Two or more races	241	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	224	8.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$40,756

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,600
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	55.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	146	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	389	39.9%
Households with children under 18	262	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	485	49.7%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	30.5%
Married	54.0%	39.7%
Separated	5.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	17.8%
Divorced	5.1%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	6.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	163	36.7%
High school	206	46.4%
College / grad school	48	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Public administration 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Construction 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,309	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,384	100.0%
Born in same state	2,332	97.8%
Born in different state	1,687	70.8%
Foreign born	52	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	682	28.6%
French	269	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	4.9%
Polish	47	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	71.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24520

What city is ZIP code 24520 in?

ZIP code 24520 is primarily assigned to Alton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24520 in?

ZIP code 24520 falls within Halifax County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24520 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24520 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24520 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 24520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24520?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24520 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24520 in?

ZIP code 24520 observes the EST timezone.