24054 ZIP Code — Axton, VA

Henry County, Virginia

ZIP code 24054 is located in Axton, Virginia, within Henry County. It covers approximately 109.47 square miles and serves a population of 6,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24054

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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,278. 45% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24054 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,391

population

109.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Axton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24069 Cascade (7.7 mi) 24530 Callands (9.5 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (10.1 mi) 24112 Martinsville (10.8 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (11.5 mi) 24078 Collinsville (11.9 mi) 24541 Danville (12.8 mi) 27288 Eden (13.5 mi) 24168 Stanleytown (13.9 mi) 24540 Danville (14.6 mi) 24089 Fieldale (14.8 mi) 24055 Bassett (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,391
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	109.47 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.6796
Longitude	-79.7081
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

6,391

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$52,278

Median household income

$27,755

Per capita income

$115,600

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

2,339

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

115

156

5–9

140

204

10–14

184

191

15–19

171

100

20–24

382

25–34

344

519

35–44

466

471

45–54

423

190

55–59

171

338

60–64

304

414

65–74

372

226

75–84

204

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,199	18.8%
18 and over	5,192	81.2%
65 and over	1,305	20.4%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Black or African American 28.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,945	58.4%
Black or African American	1,897	28.1%
Hispanic or Latino	360	5.3%
Other race	360	5.3%
Two or more races	185	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$52,278

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,600
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	5.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,085	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	86	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	464	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	587	26.4%
Households with children under 18	534	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	976	43.9%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	27.6%
Married	42.9%	44.3%
Separated	4.2%	2.8%
Widowed	6.0%	16.2%
Divorced	15.5%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	1.3%
Kindergarten	39	3.5%
Elementary school	547	48.5%
High school	371	32.9%
College / grad school	155	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 6.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,149	96.2%
Spanish	278	4.5%
Other Indo-European	253	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,101	95.5%
Born in same state	6,092	95.3%
Born in different state	4,509	70.6%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	290	4.5%
Not a US citizen	74	25.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,119	17.5%
Italian	471	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	385	6%
English	35	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24054

What city is ZIP code 24054 in?

ZIP code 24054 is primarily assigned to Axton, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24054 in?

ZIP code 24054 falls within Henry County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24054?

8% 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 24054 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 24054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24054?

The median home value in ZIP code 24054 is $115,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24054?

Health data for ZIP code 24054 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24054 in?

ZIP code 24054 observes the EST timezone.