24554 ZIP Code — Gladys, VA

Campbell County, Virginia

ZIP code 24554 is located in Gladys, Virginia, within Campbell County. It covers approximately 125.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24554

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,537. 50% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24554 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,699

population

125.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gladys	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24569 Long Island (6.8 mi) 24517 Altavista (8.4 mi) 24588 Rustburg (9 mi) 24563 Hurt (11.6 mi) 24550 Evington (11.8 mi) 24528 Brookneal (12.6 mi) 24571 Lynch Station (15.2 mi) 23963 Red House (15.2 mi) 24557 Gretna (15.7 mi) 24504 Lynchburg (15.9 mi) 24501 Lynchburg (15.9 mi) 23959 Phenix (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,699
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	125.58 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	37.1359
Longitude	-79.0894
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	50.7%	48.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,699

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$52,537

Median household income

$30,856

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,627

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

135

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

161

25–34

186

161

35–44

187

198

45–54

229

108

55–59

124

160

60–64

185

286

65–74

330

172

75–84

199

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	679	18.4%
18 and over	3,020	81.6%
65 and over	1,061	28.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 24.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,636	71.1%
Black or African American	896	24.2%
Two or more races	153	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.3%
Other race	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	48.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$52,537

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	64.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	16.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	832	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	112	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	187	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	397	26.0%
Households with children under 18	456	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	706	46.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	24.1%
Married	62.9%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	0.7%	6.7%
Divorced	15.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	5.9%
Kindergarten	42	6.2%
Elementary school	288	42.5%
High school	155	22.9%
College / grad school	152	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Professional & management 10.3%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Other services 2.6%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,552	96.0%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,695	99.9%
Born in same state	3,664	99.1%
Born in different state	3,179	85.9%
Foreign born	31	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	846	22.9%
French	505	13.7%
Italian	181	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	23	0.6%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24554

What city is ZIP code 24554 in?

ZIP code 24554 is primarily assigned to Gladys, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24554 in?

ZIP code 24554 falls within Campbell County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24554 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24554 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24554 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24554 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24554?

The median home value in ZIP code 24554 is $138,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24554 in?

ZIP code 24554 observes the EST timezone.