24566 ZIP Code — Keeling, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24566 is located in Keeling, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 37.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24566

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 $107,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,875. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,475

population

37.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keeling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24527 Blairs (4.8 mi) 24594 Sutherlin (7.5 mi) 24565 Java (7.8 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (8.5 mi) 24586 Ringgold (9.1 mi) 24531 Chatham (11.8 mi) 24540 Danville (12.4 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (14 mi) 24592 South Boston (15.2 mi) 24520 Alton (15.3 mi) 24541 Danville (15.5 mi) 24557 Gretna (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,475
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	37.22 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.7445
Longitude	-79.2551
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	44.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,475

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$68,875

Median household income

$31,191

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$1,856

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

538

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

147

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

157

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	14.1%
18 and over	1,267	85.9%
65 and over	431	29.2%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 11.2%

Black or African American 8.5%

Asian 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,127	76%
Two or more races	166	11.2%
Black or African American	126	8.5%
Asian	43	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Other race	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 33.9%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	33.9%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
Median income	$68,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$1,856
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	4.7%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	13.2%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	76	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	143	25.8%
Households with children under 18	134	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	46.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	27.4%
Married	53.8%	47.0%
Separated	3.5%	4.5%
Widowed	6.0%	17.8%
Divorced	0.7%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	40.5%
High school	9	3.6%
College / grad school	120	48.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Professional & management 17.3%

Construction 15.1%

Public administration 11.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Retail trade 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	61.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,376	93.3%
Spanish	44	3.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	43	3.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,423	96.5%
Born in same state	1,423	96.5%
Born in different state	1,021	69.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	3.5%
Not a US citizen	51	98.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	272	18.4%
French	86	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24566

What city is ZIP code 24566 in?

ZIP code 24566 is primarily assigned to Keeling, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24566 in?

ZIP code 24566 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24566 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24566 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24566?

10% 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 24566 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24566 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24566 in?

ZIP code 24566 observes the EST timezone.