24565 ZIP Code — Java, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24565 is located in Java, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 58.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,005 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24565

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 $124,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,929. 74% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,005

population

58.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Java	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24597 Vernon Hill (7.2 mi) 24566 Keeling (7.8 mi) 24557 Gretna (9.9 mi) 24527 Blairs (11.4 mi) 24531 Chatham (12.8 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (13.8 mi) 24569 Long Island (14 mi) 24558 Halifax (14 mi) 24563 Hurt (15.6 mi) 24577 Nathalie (16.1 mi) 24592 South Boston (16.4 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,005
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	58.15 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.8496
Longitude	-79.2016
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	58.2%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.8%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,005

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$43,929

Median household income

$19,295

Per capita income

$124,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

11.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	244	24.3%
18 and over	761	75.7%
65 and over	321	31.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.5%

White 32.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	631	60.5%
White	335	32.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	3.6%
Two or more races	35	3.4%
Other race	3	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.8%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 20.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
Median income	$43,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	17.5%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	68.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	28.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	105	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	186	45.8%
Households with children under 18	79	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	69.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	31.6%
Married	34.5%	33.0%
Separated	17.2%	0.4%
Widowed	1.9%	26.2%
Divorced	20.4%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	45.4%
High school	30	19.7%
College / grad school	53	34.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 9.7%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	34.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.4%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.2%
Public insurance	75.1%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	878	87.4%
Spanish	44	5.0%
Other Indo-European	44	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	961	95.6%
Born in same state	961	95.6%
Born in different state	883	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	4.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	123	12.2%
Arab	114	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1.2%
Italian	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	66.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24565

What city is ZIP code 24565 in?

ZIP code 24565 is primarily assigned to Java, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24565 in?

ZIP code 24565 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24565 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 24565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24565 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24565 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24565?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24565 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24565 in?

ZIP code 24565 observes the EST timezone.