24563 ZIP Code — Hurt, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24563 is located in Hurt, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 68.74 square miles and serves a population of 4,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24563

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $45,000. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, 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 smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,987

population

68.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24517 Altavista (6.1 mi) 24557 Gretna (6.3 mi) 24571 Lynch Station (6.7 mi) 24569 Long Island (8.1 mi) 24554 Gladys (11.6 mi) 24139 Pittsville (11.6 mi) 24550 Evington (11.8 mi) 24104 Huddleston (12 mi) 24565 Java (15.6 mi) 24588 Rustburg (17.1 mi) 24531 Chatham (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,987
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	68.74 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.0659
Longitude	-79.2814
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	55.8%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,987

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$45,000

Median household income

$26,079

Per capita income

$123,700

Median home value

$822

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,139

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

126

130

5–9

125

154

10–14

148

109

15–19

104

111

20–24

106

200

25–34

192

238

35–44

229

308

45–54

295

275

55–59

264

206

60–64

197

442

65–74

425

200

75–84

192

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	986	19.8%
18 and over	4,001	80.2%
65 and over	1,338	26.8%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Black or African American 16%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,968	77.6%
Black or African American	817	16%
Hispanic or Latino	126	2.5%
Two or more races	123	2.4%
Other race	69	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$45,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,700
Median rent / month	$822
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	55.7%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	59.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	13.2%
Wood	5.8%
No fuel used	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	885	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	172	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	462	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	609	28.6%
Households with children under 18	540	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	946	44.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	20.4%
Married	45.7%	46.5%
Separated	2.2%	2.9%
Widowed	6.4%	12.3%
Divorced	16.7%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.4%
Kindergarten	49	6.2%
Elementary school	458	57.8%
High school	147	18.6%
College / grad school	111	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Retail trade 15.9%

Construction 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 28.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	324	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,729	94.8%
Spanish	49	1.0%
Other Indo-European	46	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,941	99.1%
Born in same state	4,930	98.9%
Born in different state	4,075	81.7%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	46	0.9%
Not a US citizen	19	41.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,167	23.4%
French	570	11.4%
Italian	393	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24563

What city is ZIP code 24563 in?

ZIP code 24563 is primarily assigned to Hurt, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24563 in?

ZIP code 24563 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24563 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24563 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 24563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24563?

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 24563?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24563 in?

ZIP code 24563 observes the EST timezone.