24530 ZIP Code — Callands, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24530 is located in Callands, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 35.96 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24530

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 $146,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,064. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 59% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 24530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

774

population

35.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Callands	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24137 Penhook (8.3 mi) 24054 Axton (9.5 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (10 mi) 24531 Chatham (11.8 mi) 24176 Union Hall (13.1 mi) 24112 Martinsville (14.4 mi) 24069 Cascade (14.6 mi) 24092 Glade Hill (14.7 mi) 24540 Danville (15.1 mi) 24541 Danville (15.3 mi) 24078 Collinsville (15.9 mi) 24151 Rocky Mount (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	35.96 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.8058
Longitude	-79.6423
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	39.9%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

65.9

Median age

$33,064

Median household income

$26,663

Per capita income

$146,700

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

479

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

160

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	7.4%
18 and over	717	92.6%
65 and over	403	52.1%
Median age	65.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Black or African American 11.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	657	84.9%
Black or African American	91	11.8%
Two or more races	26	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 25.4%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	25.4%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
Median income	$33,064

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,700
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	62.6%
4 bedrooms	0.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	135	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	92	20.3%
Households with children under 18	54	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	60.5%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	7.7%
Married	55.7%	67.0%
Separated	0.2%	10.6%
Widowed	8.9%	6.7%
Divorced	3.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	20.9%
High school	1	1.5%
College / grad school	52	77.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Public administration 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 49.1%

18 and over 33.2%

Married-couple families 41.6%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.9%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	60.7%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	732	94.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	773	99.9%
Born in same state	773	99.9%
Born in different state	686	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	204	26.4%
Arab	130	16.8%
Italian	86	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	3.5%
English	22	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.5%
Internet access	64.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24530

What city is ZIP code 24530 in?

ZIP code 24530 is primarily assigned to Callands, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24530 in?

ZIP code 24530 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24530 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 24530 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24530?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24530 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24530 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 24530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24530?

9% 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 24530 in?

ZIP code 24530 observes the EST timezone.