24055 ZIP Code — Bassett, VA

Henry County, Virginia

ZIP code 24055 is located in Bassett, Virginia, within Henry County. It covers approximately 86.61 square miles and serves a population of 11,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24055

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $36,210. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,647

population

86.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bassett	Acceptable
Bassett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24168 Stanleytown (2.1 mi) 24089 Fieldale (2.6 mi) 24078 Collinsville (4.1 mi) 24112 Martinsville (5.2 mi) 24102 Henry (6.4 mi) 24133 Patrick Springs (10.3 mi) 24088 Ferrum (10.6 mi) 24165 Spencer (12.2 mi) 24082 Critz (12.2 mi) 24148 Ridgeway (12.6 mi) 24171 Stuart (14.1 mi) 24054 Axton (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,647
Population density	134 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	86.61 sq mi
Water area	2.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.7506
Longitude	-79.9818
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	64.2%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

11,647

Population

134

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$36,210

Median household income

$24,574

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

$562

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

4,895

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

427

Under 5

417

243

5–9

237

267

10–14

261

313

15–19

305

262

20–24

256

526

25–34

514

660

35–44

643

544

45–54

530

430

55–59

419

616

60–64

600

827

65–74

806

507

75–84

495

274

85+

268

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,140	18.4%
18 and over	9,507	81.6%
65 and over	3,177	27.3%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Black or African American 12.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,894	83.2%
Black or African American	1,445	12.2%
Two or more races	267	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	239	2%
Other race	37	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	59.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	27.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$36,210

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 33.4%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$562
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	74.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	10.0%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,109	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	306	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,119	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,455	29.2%
Households with children under 18	973	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,219	44.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	20.8%
Married	44.9%	46.6%
Separated	4.6%	1.9%
Widowed	6.4%	20.7%
Divorced	10.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	207	11.0%
Kindergarten	169	9.0%
Elementary school	660	35.2%
High school	518	27.6%
College / grad school	322	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 22.1%

Retail trade 12.4%

Professional & management 7.3%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 28.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	757	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,803	92.8%
Spanish	94	0.9%
Other Indo-European	71	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,535	99.0%
Born in same state	11,497	98.7%
Born in different state	9,156	78.6%
Foreign born	38	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	112	1.0%
Not a US citizen	22	19.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,184	27.3%
French	1,371	11.8%
Italian	764	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	136	1.2%
Polish	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24055

What city is ZIP code 24055 in?

ZIP code 24055 is primarily assigned to Bassett, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24055 in?

ZIP code 24055 falls within Henry County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24055 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24055 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24055?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24055?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24055 in?

ZIP code 24055 observes the EST timezone.