24539 ZIP Code — Crystal Hill, VA

Halifax County, Virginia

ZIP code 24539 is located in Crystal Hill, Virginia, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 9.99 square miles and serves a population of 349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24539

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $55,797. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

349

population

9.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crystal Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24577 Nathalie (5.6 mi) 24558 Halifax (7.2 mi) 24534 Clover (8.6 mi) 23962 Randolph (12 mi) 24589 Scottsburg (12.3 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (12.9 mi) 24592 South Boston (13.6 mi) 24528 Brookneal (14.7 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (15.5 mi) 23967 Saxe (16.1 mi) 23964 Red Oak (16.5 mi) 24565 Java (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	349
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	9.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8643
Longitude	-78.9007
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

349

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$55,797

Median household income

$35,478

Per capita income

$142,600

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	6.9%
18 and over	325	93.1%
65 and over	135	38.7%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Black or African American 10.9%

Group	Count	%
White	311	89.1%
Black or African American	38	10.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 55.2%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	55.2%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
Median income	$55,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 55.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,600
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	33.9%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	38.7%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	54.3%
3 bedrooms	18.8%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	13.2%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.7%
Propane / LP gas	44.8%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	63	36.2%
Households with children under 18	27	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	52.9%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	18.2%
Married	56.5%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.2%
Divorced	23.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 23.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	35	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 62.4%

Professional & management 37.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	37.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.3%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	37.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	37.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.4%
Retirement income	73.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	93.1%
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)	349	100.0%
Born in same state	349	100.0%
Born in different state	322	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	184	52.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24539

What city is ZIP code 24539 in?

ZIP code 24539 is primarily assigned to Crystal Hill, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24539 in?

ZIP code 24539 falls within Halifax County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24539 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 24539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24539 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 24539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24539?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24539?

The median home value in ZIP code 24539 is $142,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24539 in?

ZIP code 24539 observes the EST timezone.