24528 ZIP Code — Brookneal, VA

Campbell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24528 is located in Brookneal, Virginia, within Campbell County. It covers approximately 99.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,568 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24528

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $53,410. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24528 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,568
population
99.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24528 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24528

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City Status
Brookneal Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
23959 Phenix (4.2 mi) 23963 Red House (8.4 mi) 24577 Nathalie (9.8 mi) 23962 Randolph (12.3 mi) 24554 Gladys (12.6 mi) 23923 Charlotte Court House (12.6 mi) 24569 Long Island (14.6 mi) 23934 Cullen (14.7 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (14.7 mi) 24534 Clover (14.9 mi) 23967 Saxe (17.5 mi) 24588 Rustburg (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,568
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 99.54 sq mi
Water area 0.49 sq mi
Latitude 37.0754
Longitude -78.8745
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 58.6% 48.4% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 32.8% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 16.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,568
Population
36
People per sq mi
54.0
Median age
$53,410
Median household income
$24,797
Per capita income
$130,700
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
1,344
Housing units
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
143
Under 5
189
52
5–9
68
65
10–14
85
82
15–19
109
33
20–24
43
153
25–34
203
124
35–44
163
122
45–54
161
211
55–59
279
204
60–64
270
200
65–74
265
70
75–84
93
78
85+
103
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1870619.8%
18 and over2,86280.2%
65 and over80922.7%
Median age54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.7%
Black or African American 29.4%
Two or more races 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,19860.7%
Black or African American1,06529.4%
Two or more races2928.1%
Hispanic or Latino561.5%
Other race130.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.6% 48.4% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 32.8% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 16.8% 26.3%
Over $200k 1.5% 2.0% 11.6%
Under $10k 8.2%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 13.5%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 27.1%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.2%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k13.5%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k27.1%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$53,410

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%
$50k–$100k 21.8%
$100k–$150k 42.8%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k–$300k 12.8%
$300k–$500k 1.8%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,700
Median rent / month$765
Owner occupied74.0%
Renter occupied26.0%
Vacant17.1%
Single-family detached74.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.1%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20191.9%
2000–20094.3%
1990–199920.0%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197917.7%
1960–196912.1%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19497.2%
1939 or earlier19.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.4%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms25.0%
3 bedrooms57.3%
4 bedrooms9.0%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.9%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 or more40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.7%
Electricity51.2%
Propane / LP gas14.1%
Fuel oil22.6%
Wood6.6%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family62243.8%
Cohabiting couple986.9%
Male householder, no spouse30121.2%
Female householder, no spouse39928.1%
Households with children under 1832122.6%
Households with seniors (65+)67347.4%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.8%32.2%
Married41.4%40.5%
Separated1.4%1.7%
Widowed11.8%13.5%
Divorced13.6%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 12.4%
HS graduate 41.6%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.2%
Bachelor's or higher11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool296.6%
Kindergarten225.0%
Elementary school19844.9%
High school16136.5%
College / grad school317.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 19.6%
Professional & management 11.5%
Retail trade 11.3%
Construction 9.5%
Public administration 6.8%
Other services 5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.4%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.7%
Service25.1%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction11.6%
Production & transportation28.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government17.5%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.8%
Carpool7.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home3.7%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%
Under 18 years 13.2%
18 and over 15.8%
Married-couple families 7.7%
Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.0%
Retirement income35.5%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP26.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.6%
High blood pressure43.8%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes15.5%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis32.9%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking13.0%
No physical activity30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.4%
Depression20.8%
Fair or poor health22.2%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.6%
Visited dentist60.0%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss19.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1936.7%
Disability%
Any disability20.9%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years18.4%
65 and over44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.0%
Public insurance51.5%
No insurance14.2%
Uninsured under 1915.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,23690.7%
Spanish481.5%
Other Indo-European481.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,52198.7%
Born in same state3,52198.7%
Born in different state2,96383.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen471.3%
Not a US citizen2246.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab68619.2%
French63217.7%
Italian1464.1%
AncestryCount%
English90.3%
Irish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24528

What city is ZIP code 24528 in?

ZIP code 24528 is primarily assigned to Brookneal, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24528 in?

ZIP code 24528 falls within Campbell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24528 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 24528 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24528?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24528?

15% of residents in ZIP code 24528 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24528?

The median home value in ZIP code 24528 is $130,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 24528 in?

ZIP code 24528 observes the EST timezone.

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