24562 ZIP Code — Howardsville, VA

Buckingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 24562 is located in Howardsville, Virginia, within Buckingham County. It covers approximately 22.85 square miles and serves a population of 507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24562

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 $240,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 24562 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

507

population

22.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howardsville	Acceptable
Howardsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22969 Schuyler (4.9 mi) 22937 Esmont (6.9 mi) 23921 Buckingham (7.7 mi) 24599 Wingina (8.2 mi) 22971 Shipman (8.6 mi) 24581 Norwood (9 mi) 22946 Keene (9.5 mi) 24590 Scottsville (10.4 mi) 22938 Faber (12.2 mi) 22949 Lovingston (12.9 mi) 22931 Covesville (13.2 mi) 23004 Arvonia (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	507
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	22.85 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	37.7236
Longitude	-78.6493
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	30.7%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	63.7%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

507

Population

People per sq mi

63.7

Median age

Median household income

$40,276

Per capita income

$240,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	1.6%
18 and over	499	98.4%
65 and over	233	46.0%
Median age	63.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 15.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	413	80.2%
Black or African American	78	15.1%
Two or more races	16	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	63.7%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	13.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 13.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	13.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	34.9%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	32.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	51.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Wood	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	37	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	44	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	23.8%
Households with children under 18	12	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	61.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	5.5%
Married	47.3%	42.8%
Separated	13.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	10.6%
Divorced	17.6%	41.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.6%

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Information 14.4%

Public administration 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 5.0%

Retail trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	32.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.8%
Government	43.1%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	21.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.6%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	66.5%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	100.0%
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)	497	98.0%
Born in same state	497	98.0%
Born in different state	251	49.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.0%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	15.6%
French	78	15.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	10.1%
English	11	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	73.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24562

What city is ZIP code 24562 in?

ZIP code 24562 is primarily assigned to Howardsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24562 in?

ZIP code 24562 falls within Buckingham County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24562 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 24562 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24562 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 24562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24562?

22% of residents in ZIP code 24562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24562 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 24562 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24562 in?

ZIP code 24562 observes the EST timezone.