24586 ZIP Code — Ringgold, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24586 is located in Ringgold, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 53.66 square miles and serves a population of 4,519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24586

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 $149,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $53,592. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,519

population

53.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ringgold	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24594 Sutherlin (5.7 mi) 27305 Milton (8.1 mi) 24527 Blairs (8.4 mi) 24566 Keeling (9.1 mi) 24540 Danville (9.7 mi) 27315 Providence (10.1 mi) 24541 Danville (11.6 mi) 24520 Alton (13.1 mi) 27343 Semora (13.3 mi) 24549 Dry Fork (14.2 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (14.8 mi) 27311 Pelham (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,519
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	53.66 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	36.6144
Longitude	-79.2793
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	52.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,519

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$53,592

Median household income

$28,373

Per capita income

$149,300

Median home value

$1,079

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,755

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

179

5–9

178

127

10–14

126

184

15–19

183

153

20–24

153

163

25–34

162

314

35–44

313

405

45–54

404

104

55–59

104

150

60–64

150

315

65–74

314

114

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	922	20.4%
18 and over	3,597	79.6%
65 and over	903	20.0%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Black or African American 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,722	80.2%
Black or African American	611	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	120	2.6%
Other race	106	2.3%
Two or more races	80	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$53,592

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,300
Median rent / month	$1,079
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	27.6%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	62.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	952	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	474	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	415	22.1%
Households with children under 18	529	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	738	39.4%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	21.7%
Married	61.2%	53.7%
Separated	4.5%	1.6%
Widowed	5.7%	12.2%
Divorced	6.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	79	7.3%
Elementary school	452	41.8%
High school	312	28.9%
College / grad school	238	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 14.9%

Other services 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 0.1%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	297	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,455	98.6%
Spanish	75	1.7%
Other Indo-European	75	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,440	98.3%
Born in same state	4,432	98.1%
Born in different state	3,632	80.4%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	79	1.7%
Not a US citizen	4	5.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	895	19.8%
French	616	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	559	12.4%
Polish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24586

What city is ZIP code 24586 in?

ZIP code 24586 is primarily assigned to Ringgold, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24586 in?

ZIP code 24586 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24586 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24586?

15% 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 24586?

The median home value in ZIP code 24586 is $149,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 24586?

ZIP code 24586 has an estimated population of 4,519 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24586 in?

ZIP code 24586 observes the EST timezone.