24529 ZIP Code — Buffalo Junction, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 24529 is located in Buffalo Junction, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 36.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24529

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,806. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 24529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,334

population

36.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo Junction	Acceptable
Buffalo Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24580 Nelson (2.5 mi) 24598 Virgilina (8.1 mi) 23927 Clarksville (9.1 mi) 27507 Bullock (9.7 mi) 23968 Skipwith (10.3 mi) 24589 Scottsburg (10.4 mi) 23964 Red Oak (11 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (15.7 mi) 23924 Chase City (18.3 mi) 27565 Oxford (18.4 mi) 24534 Clover (19.4 mi) 24592 South Boston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,334
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	36.66 sq mi
Water area	2.94 sq mi
Latitude	36.6160
Longitude	-78.6435
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	45.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,334

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$31,806

Median household income

$23,714

Per capita income

$215,800

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

16.9%

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

106

108

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	222	16.6%
18 and over	1,112	83.4%
65 and over	387	29.0%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 33.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	846	62.9%
Black or African American	449	33.4%
Two or more races	37	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.9%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 26.5%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	26.5%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$31,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,800
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	143	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	197	31.3%
Households with children under 18	111	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	45.2%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	8.0%
Married	46.8%	46.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	31.4%
Divorced	21.4%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	7.0%
Elementary school	113	44.1%
High school	83	32.4%
College / grad school	42	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Retail trade 17.7%

Construction 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Professional & management 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.3%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 17.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.4%
Under 18	17.6%
18–64 years	29.1%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,308	98.1%
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)	1,302	97.6%
Born in same state	1,302	97.6%
Born in different state	876	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	326	24.4%
French	148	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	5.7%
Polish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24529

What city is ZIP code 24529 in?

ZIP code 24529 is primarily assigned to Buffalo Junction, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24529 in?

ZIP code 24529 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24529 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24529 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24529?

23% of residents in ZIP code 24529 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24529?

Health data for ZIP code 24529 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24529 in?

ZIP code 24529 observes the EST timezone.