24281 ZIP Code — Rose Hill, VA

Lee County, Virginia

ZIP code 24281 is located in Rose Hill, Virginia, within Lee County. It covers approximately 52.29 square miles and serves a population of 2,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 276.

About ZIP code 24281

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 $123,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $57,665. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 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 31 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 24281 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,474

population

52.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24281 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24281

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24281. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rose Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40831 Harlan (8.6 mi) 40863 Pathfork (8.9 mi) 24263 Jonesville (9 mi) 37869 Sneedville (9.8 mi) 40815 Cawood (10.4 mi) 24248 Ewing (11.3 mi) 40856 Miracle (11.5 mi) 40873 Wallins Creek (11.8 mi) 40820 Cranks (12.9 mi) 37752 Harrogate (13.6 mi) 40819 Coldiron (13.9 mi) 37879 Tazewell (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,474
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	52.29 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.6461
Longitude	-83.3362
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	276

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,474

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$57,665

Median household income

$24,276

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

839

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

106

15–19

131

20–24

25–34

103

116

35–44

144

212

45–54

263

55–59

60–64

165

65–74

206

75–84

110

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	654	26.4%
18 and over	1,820	73.6%
65 and over	614	24.8%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,449	99%
Asian	25	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	62.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	28.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	8.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$57,665

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	18.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	29.9%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	79.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	377	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	69	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	115	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	287	33.8%
Households with children under 18	278	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	350	41.3%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	32.4%
Married	57.5%	41.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	13.8%
Divorced	19.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.7%
Kindergarten	13	2.1%
Elementary school	231	37.1%
High school	297	47.7%
College / grad school	64	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,374	96.0%
Spanish	62	2.6%
Other Indo-European	46	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,449	99.0%
Born in same state	2,449	99.0%
Born in different state	1,040	42.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.0%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	590	23.8%
Arab	547	22.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	255	10.3%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24281

What city is ZIP code 24281 in?

ZIP code 24281 is primarily assigned to Rose Hill, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24281 in?

ZIP code 24281 falls within Lee County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24281 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24281 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24281?

19% of residents in ZIP code 24281 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24281?

The median home value in ZIP code 24281 is $123,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 24281?

ZIP code 24281 has an estimated population of 2,474 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24281 in?

ZIP code 24281 observes the EST timezone.