24569 ZIP Code — Long Island, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24569 is located in Long Island, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 33.93 square miles and serves a population of 862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24569

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 $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,200. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

862

population

33.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24554 Gladys (6.8 mi) 24563 Hurt (8.1 mi) 24517 Altavista (9.2 mi) 24557 Gretna (9.8 mi) 24577 Nathalie (13.3 mi) 24565 Java (14 mi) 24571 Lynch Station (14.1 mi) 24528 Brookneal (14.6 mi) 24550 Evington (14.9 mi) 24588 Rustburg (15.4 mi) 24539 Crystal Hill (18 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	862
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	33.93 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	37.0452
Longitude	-79.1359
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	46.6%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.3%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

862

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$47,200

Median household income

$25,902

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

6.3%

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	125	14.5%
18 and over	737	85.5%
65 and over	211	24.5%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.5%

White 41.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	483	55.5%
White	363	41.7%
Two or more races	16	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	14.3%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$47,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	30.1%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.8%
3 bedrooms	67.9%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	19.6%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	69	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	94	28.0%
Households with children under 18	54	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	38.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	22.5%
Married	43.2%	46.2%
Separated	4.5%	6.3%
Widowed	2.1%	12.3%
Divorced	11.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.5%
Kindergarten	5	3.2%
Elementary school	13	8.4%
High school	100	64.9%
College / grad school	26	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Wholesale trade 8.8%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	42.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	14.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	850	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	862	100.0%
Born in same state	862	100.0%
Born in different state	764	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	119	13.8%
Italian	36	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24569

What city is ZIP code 24569 in?

ZIP code 24569 is primarily assigned to Long Island, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24569 in?

ZIP code 24569 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24569 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 24569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24569 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 24569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24569?

6% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 24569?

The median home value in ZIP code 24569 is $140,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24569 in?

ZIP code 24569 observes the EST timezone.