24580 ZIP Code — Nelson, VA

Mecklenburg County, Virginia

ZIP code 24580 is located in Nelson, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 21.05 square miles and serves a population of 560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24580

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,598. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24580 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

560

population

21.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24580 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24580

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24580. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nelson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24529 Buffalo Junction (2.5 mi) 24598 Virgilina (7.1 mi) 27507 Bullock (8.9 mi) 23927 Clarksville (11 mi) 24589 Scottsburg (11.7 mi) 23968 Skipwith (12.8 mi) 23964 Red Oak (13.2 mi) 27565 Oxford (16.4 mi) 23976 Wylliesburg (17.9 mi) 27574 Roxboro (19.1 mi) 24592 South Boston (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	560
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	21.05 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.5866
Longitude	-78.6687
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	61.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

560

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$53,598

Median household income

$36,833

Per capita income

$116,100

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	11.8%
18 and over	494	88.2%
65 and over	128	22.9%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.1%

Black or African American 22.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
White	404	72.1%
Black or African American	126	22.5%
Two or more races	19	3.4%
Asian	11	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	49.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	15.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 29.5%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	29.5%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$53,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 49.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,100
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	50	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	36	12.6%
Households with children under 18	26	9.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	28.4%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.0%	8.1%
Married	84.6%	79.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	12.0%
Divorced	6.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	32.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	32.1%
High school	10	35.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 21.0%

Construction 15.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Retail trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	28.8%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	93.4%
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)	549	98.0%
Born in same state	549	98.0%
Born in different state	387	69.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	21.4%
Italian	76	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	5.2%
German	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24580

What city is ZIP code 24580 in?

ZIP code 24580 is primarily assigned to Nelson, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24580 in?

ZIP code 24580 falls within Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24580?

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

Does ZIP code 24580 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 24580 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24580?

The median home value in ZIP code 24580 is $116,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24580?

Health data for ZIP code 24580 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24580 in?

ZIP code 24580 observes the EST timezone.