24161 ZIP Code — Sandy Level, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24161 is located in Sandy Level, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 28.35 square miles and serves a population of 365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24161

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,044. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 24161 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

365

population

28.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24161 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24161

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City	Status
Sandy Level	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	365
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	28.35 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	36.9910
Longitude	-79.5476
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	70.8%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

365

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$49,044

Median household income

$21,105

Per capita income

$154,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

23.1%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	25.2%
18 and over	273	74.8%
65 and over	6	1.6%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	325	85.5%
Two or more races	25	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15	3.9%
Other race	15	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 20.5%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.5%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
Median income	$49,044

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 40.0%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	55.2%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.1%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	24	20.5%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	6	5.1%
Households with children under 18	59	50.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	6	5.1%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	47.5%
Married	61.8%	46.3%
Separated	5.7%	6.2%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	15.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	43.4%
High school	19	13.3%
College / grad school	62	43.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%

Professional & management 14.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.7%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	4.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.0%
Government	45.3%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	16.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.3

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.0%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	24.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	15.2%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	347	95.1%
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)	365	100.0%
Born in same state	365	100.0%
Born in different state	281	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	17.5%
French	53	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24161

What city is ZIP code 24161 in?

ZIP code 24161 is primarily assigned to Sandy Level, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24161 in?

ZIP code 24161 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24161?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 24161?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24161 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 24161 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24161?

The median home value in ZIP code 24161 is $154,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 24161 in?

ZIP code 24161 observes the EST timezone.