24597 ZIP Code — Vernon Hill, VA

Halifax County, Virginia

ZIP code 24597 is located in Vernon Hill, Virginia, within Halifax County. It covers approximately 49.43 square miles and serves a population of 876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24597

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,262. 37% 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 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24597 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

876

population

49.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24597 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24597

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24597. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon Hill	Acceptable
Vernon Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24565 Java (7.2 mi) 24558 Halifax (7.8 mi) 24566 Keeling (8.5 mi) 24592 South Boston (9.2 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (9.8 mi) 24520 Alton (12.7 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (12.9 mi) 24527 Blairs (13.3 mi) 24586 Ringgold (14.8 mi) 24577 Nathalie (14.8 mi) 24557 Gretna (17 mi) 24531 Chatham (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	876
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	49.43 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	36.7776
Longitude	-79.1069
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	50.5%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

876

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$45,262

Median household income

$29,651

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

435

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	20.7%
18 and over	695	79.3%
65 and over	165	18.8%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Black or African American 23.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	638	70.7%
Black or African American	212	23.5%
Hispanic or Latino	26	2.9%
Two or more races	26	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	56.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	13.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
Median income	$45,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.4%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	15.5%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	66	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	136	36.3%
Households with children under 18	95	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	36.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	16.2%
Married	42.6%	51.9%
Separated	10.3%	1.4%
Widowed	0.0%	16.0%
Divorced	2.7%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	13.2%
High school	127	79.9%
College / grad school	9	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.9%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Construction 11.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Public administration 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Retail trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.4%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	17.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	841	96.0%
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)	835	95.3%
Born in same state	835	95.3%
Born in different state	646	73.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	4.7%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	149	17%
Arab	82	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24597

What city is ZIP code 24597 in?

ZIP code 24597 is primarily assigned to Vernon Hill, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24597 in?

ZIP code 24597 falls within Halifax County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24597?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24597 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 24597 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 24597 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 24597 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24597 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 24597 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24597 in?

ZIP code 24597 observes the EST timezone.