24541 ZIP Code — Danville, VA

Danville City County, Virginia

ZIP code 24541 is located in Danville, Virginia, within Danville City County. It covers approximately 75.16 square miles and serves a population of 28,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24541

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $47,587. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24541 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,428

population

75.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danville	Acceptable
Danville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24540 Danville (3.2 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (6.4 mi) 24069 Cascade (7.3 mi) 27315 Providence (9.9 mi) 27311 Pelham (10.9 mi) 24527 Blairs (11 mi) 24586 Ringgold (11.6 mi) 27326 Ruffin (12.6 mi) 24054 Axton (12.8 mi) 24531 Chatham (15.3 mi) 24530 Callands (15.3 mi) 24566 Keeling (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,428
Population density	378 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	590

Geography
Land area	75.16 sq mi
Water area	1.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.6209
Longitude	-79.4890
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	57.6%	59.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

28,428

Population

378

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$47,587

Median household income

$29,597

Per capita income

$124,800

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

54.7%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

8,865

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

796

Under 5

869

966

5–9

1,055

806

10–14

879

627

15–19

684

951

20–24

1,039

1,765

25–34

1,927

1,454

35–44

1,587

1,543

45–54

1,685

955

55–59

1,042

1,015

60–64

1,109

1,638

65–74

1,789

766

75–84

836

308

85+

337

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,146	21.6%
18 and over	22,282	78.4%
65 and over	5,674	20.0%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.8%

Black or African American 38.4%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,689	49.8%
Black or African American	11,331	38.4%
Two or more races	1,715	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,077	3.7%
Asian	515	1.7%
Other race	148	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	59.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$47,587

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,800
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	54.7%
Renter occupied	45.3%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,059	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	822	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,618	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,886	39.5%
Households with children under 18	2,906	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,492	36.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	29.5%
Married	39.3%	36.6%
Separated	2.8%	4.9%
Widowed	4.3%	12.5%
Divorced	14.3%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	478	7.6%
Kindergarten	405	6.5%
Elementary school	2,715	43.4%
High school	1,302	20.8%
College / grad school	1,362	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	13.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,798	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,763	94.1%
Spanish	598	2.2%
Other Indo-European	441	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	129	0.5%
Other languages	28	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,332	96.1%
Born in same state	27,123	95.4%
Born in different state	19,550	68.8%
Foreign born	209	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,096	3.9%
Not a US citizen	285	26.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,819	13.4%
French	2,946	10.4%
Italian	1,721	6.1%
English	81	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	67	0.2%
Irish	29	0.1%
Dutch	17	0.1%
German	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24541

What city is ZIP code 24541 in?

ZIP code 24541 is primarily assigned to Danville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24541 in?

ZIP code 24541 falls within Danville City County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24541?

23% of residents in ZIP code 24541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24541 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24541?

The median home value in ZIP code 24541 is $124,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24541?

Health data for ZIP code 24541 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24541 in?

ZIP code 24541 observes the EST timezone.