24527 ZIP Code — Blairs, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24527 is located in Blairs, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 30.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24527

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,815. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 21 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,948

population

30.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blairs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24566 Keeling (4.8 mi) 24540 Danville (7.8 mi) 24586 Ringgold (8.4 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (9.2 mi) 24531 Chatham (9.4 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (9.9 mi) 24541 Danville (11 mi) 24565 Java (11.4 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (13.3 mi) 27315 Providence (15.9 mi) 27305 Milton (16.5 mi) 24557 Gretna (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,948
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	30.93 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.7257
Longitude	-79.3384
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,948

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$61,815

Median household income

$29,781

Per capita income

$140,900

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,046

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

102

106

15–19

146

20–24

104

153

25–34

212

180

35–44

248

111

45–54

154

55–59

117

105

60–64

146

132

65–74

182

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	663	22.5%
18 and over	2,285	77.5%
65 and over	533	18.1%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Black or African American 29.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,947	64.8%
Black or African American	894	29.8%
Two or more races	101	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.9%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$61,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,900
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	30.9%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	67.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	136	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	315	29.5%
Households with children under 18	331	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	32.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	36.7%
Married	61.7%	45.8%
Separated	0.6%	3.1%
Widowed	3.5%	9.5%
Divorced	9.5%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	11.9%
Kindergarten	17	3.3%
Elementary school	191	37.2%
High school	167	32.5%
College / grad school	78	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Other services 9.7%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,833	96.1%
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)	2,916	98.9%
Born in same state	2,895	98.2%
Born in different state	2,530	85.8%
Foreign born	21	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.1%
Not a US citizen	3	9.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	802	27.2%
French	283	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	3%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24527

What city is ZIP code 24527 in?

ZIP code 24527 is primarily assigned to Blairs, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24527 in?

ZIP code 24527 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24527?

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

Is ZIP code 24527 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 24527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24527 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 24527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24527?

The median home value in ZIP code 24527 is $140,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 24527 in?

ZIP code 24527 observes the EST timezone.