24553 ZIP Code — Gladstone, VA

Nelson County, Virginia

ZIP code 24553 is located in Gladstone, Virginia, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 136.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24553

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,490. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,663

population

136.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gladstone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24599 Wingina (6.6 mi) 24581 Norwood (7.1 mi) 22922 Arrington (10.6 mi) 23921 Buckingham (12.2 mi) 22971 Shipman (13.5 mi) 24593 Spout Spring (13.8 mi) 24522 Appomattox (14.2 mi) 22964 Piney River (14.5 mi) 24562 Howardsville (14.7 mi) 24521 Amherst (15.9 mi) 24572 Madison Heights (16 mi) 24538 Concord (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,663
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	136.21 sq mi
Water area	2.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.5563
Longitude	-78.8151
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	43.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.5%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,663

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$59,490

Median household income

$28,593

Per capita income

$143,400

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

693

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

122

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

168

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	14.6%
18 and over	1,420	85.4%
65 and over	436	26.2%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Black or African American 9.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,453	87.4%
Black or African American	163	9.8%
Two or more races	47	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	37.7%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.5%	33.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	21.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$59,490

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,400
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	7.7%
No fuel used	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	344	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	66	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	132	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	188	25.8%
Households with children under 18	145	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	335	45.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	11.3%
Married	53.9%	59.7%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	18.7%
Divorced	7.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	23.0%
High school	100	62.1%
College / grad school	24	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.3%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Public administration 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	17.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,546	93.0%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,641	98.7%
Born in same state	1,641	98.7%
Born in different state	1,287	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.3%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	256	15.4%
French	181	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	5.2%
English	33	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24553

What city is ZIP code 24553 in?

ZIP code 24553 is primarily assigned to Gladstone, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24553 in?

ZIP code 24553 falls within Nelson County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24553 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24553 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24553 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24553?

The median home value in ZIP code 24553 is $143,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 24553?

ZIP code 24553 has an estimated population of 1,663 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24553 in?

ZIP code 24553 observes the EST timezone.