24589 ZIP Code — Scottsburg, VA

Halifax County, Virginia

ZIP code 24589 is located in Scottsburg, Virginia, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 75.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24589

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 $110,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,945. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24589 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,417
population
75.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24589 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24589

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City Status
Scottsburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23964 Red Oak (6.3 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (9 mi) 24598 Virgilina (9.3 mi) 24534 Clover (9.5 mi) 24529 Buffalo Junction (10.4 mi) 24580 Nelson (11.7 mi) 23968 Skipwith (12.1 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (12.3 mi) 24558 Halifax (13 mi) 23967 Saxe (13.8 mi) 23962 Randolph (14.2 mi) 24592 South Boston (15.1 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,417
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 083
Geography
Land area 75.73 sq mi
Water area 5.26 sq mi
Latitude 36.7476
Longitude -78.7329
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 55.2% 56.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 28.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 13.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.2% 1.2% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,417
Population
32
People per sq mi
46.1
Median age
$63,945
Median household income
$31,110
Per capita income
$110,000
Median home value
$628
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
883
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
63
Under 5
53
83
5–9
69
45
10–14
37
71
15–19
59
35
20–24
30
185
25–34
154
133
35–44
111
202
45–54
168
109
55–59
90
92
60–64
76
185
65–74
155
58
75–84
49
57
85+
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844518.4%
18 and over1,97281.6%
65 and over55222.8%
Median age46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.8%
Black or African American 26.2%
Two or more races 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,53461.8%
Black or African American65026.2%
Two or more races2228.9%
Hispanic or Latino672.7%
Other race110.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.2% 56.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 28.2% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 13.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.2% 1.2% 11.6%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 17.6%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 12.5%
$75k–$100k 4.7%
$100k–$150k 31.8%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k+ 0.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k17.6%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k12.5%
$75k–$100k4.7%
$100k–$150k31.8%
$150k–$200k5.2%
$200k+0.2%
Median income$63,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%
$50k–$100k 15.2%
$100k–$150k 23.5%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 12.1%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,000
Median rent / month$628
Owner occupied77.8%
Renter occupied22.2%
Vacant11.0%
Single-family detached62.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200915.6%
1990–199919.2%
1980–198915.5%
1970–19798.3%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19599.0%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier16.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms24.0%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms16.6%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles30.7%
3 or more42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.4%
Electricity57.7%
Propane / LP gas25.3%
Fuel oil4.8%
Wood1.9%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48449.4%
Cohabiting couple212.1%
Male householder, no spouse20821.2%
Female householder, no spouse26627.2%
Households with children under 1823924.4%
Households with seniors (65+)41041.9%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.0%21.1%
Married50.2%52.4%
Separated4.7%3.1%
Widowed0.0%13.0%
Divorced12.1%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%
Some HS, no diploma 14.4%
HS graduate 36.0%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 11.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.6%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.8%
Bachelor's or higher17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool225.4%
Kindergarten102.5%
Elementary school20049.0%
High school9322.8%
College / grad school8320.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.0%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Retail trade 13.2%
Construction 11.0%
Public administration 9.8%
Professional & management 8.1%
Finance & real estate 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.9%
Other services 2.9%
Information 2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service9.0%
Sales & office24.9%
Natural resources & construction13.4%
Production & transportation24.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.8%
Government13.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.0%
Carpool8.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.6%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)24.9

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 4.3%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.1%
Retirement income24.9%
Supplemental Security12.9%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP15.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure41.9%
High cholesterol34.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.0%
Depression20.2%
Fair or poor health18.8%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1075.4%
Disability%
Any disability14.0%
Under 184.5%
18–64 years13.3%
65 and over23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.9%
Public insurance40.9%
No insurance7.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,30195.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,40399.4%
Born in same state2,40399.4%
Born in different state2,10387.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen140.6%
Not a US citizen1392.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab71829.7%
French1867.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian1616.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access71.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24589

What city is ZIP code 24589 in?

ZIP code 24589 is primarily assigned to Scottsburg, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24589 in?

ZIP code 24589 falls within Halifax County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24589 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 24589 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24589?

The median home value in ZIP code 24589 is $110,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 24589?

ZIP code 24589 has an estimated population of 2,417 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24589?

The median household income in ZIP code 24589 is $63,945, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24589 in?

ZIP code 24589 observes the EST timezone.

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