24139 ZIP Code — Pittsville, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24139 is located in Pittsville, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 24.33 square miles and serves a population of 642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24139

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,713. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 24139 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

642

population

24.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24139 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24104 Huddleston (9.1 mi) 24176 Union Hall (10.6 mi) 24557 Gretna (10.7 mi) 24571 Lynch Station (10.9 mi) 24563 Hurt (11.6 mi) 24531 Chatham (12 mi) 24137 Penhook (12.3 mi) 24121 Moneta (14 mi) 24092 Glade Hill (15.6 mi) 24517 Altavista (16.3 mi) 24530 Callands (16.6 mi) 24184 Wirtz (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	642
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	24.33 sq mi
Water area	2.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.0078
Longitude	-79.4795
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	78.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	7.4%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

642

Population

People per sq mi

71.5

Median age

$32,713

Median household income

$28,093

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

134

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	642	100.0%
65 and over	362	56.4%
Median age	71.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Black or African American 24.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	474	73.8%
Black or African American	160	24.9%
Two or more races	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	7.4%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 33.7%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 32.4%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	33.7%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	32.4%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$32,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	17.7%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.0%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.9%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	25.1%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	148	39.6%
Female householder, no spouse	27	7.2%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	63.1%
Average household size	1.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.1%	3.5%
Married	44.7%	84.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 3.0%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	30	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 27.6%

Manufacturing 26.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.9%

Public administration 17.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	35.8%
Sales & office	4.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	50.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.3

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.3%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	23.5%
Cash public assistance	30.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.1%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	81.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	642	100.0%
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)	642	100.0%
Born in same state	642	100.0%
Born in different state	341	53.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	22.3%
French	134	20.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.3%
Internet access	68.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24139

What city is ZIP code 24139 in?

ZIP code 24139 is primarily assigned to Pittsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24139 in?

ZIP code 24139 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24139 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 24139 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24139 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 24139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24139?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24139 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24139 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 24139 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24139 in?

ZIP code 24139 observes the EST timezone.