24594 ZIP Code — Sutherlin, VA

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

ZIP code 24594 is located in Sutherlin, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. It covers approximately 55.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24594

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 $150,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,462. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24594 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,945

population

55.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24594 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24594

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24594. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sutherlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24586 Ringgold (5.7 mi) 24566 Keeling (7.5 mi) 24520 Alton (8.6 mi) 24597 Vernon Hill (9.8 mi) 24527 Blairs (9.9 mi) 27305 Milton (10 mi) 24592 South Boston (11 mi) 27343 Semora (12 mi) 24565 Java (13.8 mi) 24540 Danville (14.4 mi) 24558 Halifax (15 mi) 27315 Providence (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,945
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	55.14 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	36.6508
Longitude	-79.1867
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	47.3%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,945

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$42,462

Median household income

$23,564

Per capita income

$150,600

Median home value

$991

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

684

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

120

176

75–84

151

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	423	21.7%
18 and over	1,522	78.3%
65 and over	596	30.6%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 14.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,599	82.2%
Black or African American	284	14.6%
Two or more races	50	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	51.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	34.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	12.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 31.5%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	31.5%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
Median income	$42,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 29.9%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,600
Median rent / month	$991
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	33.0%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	68.6%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	70.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	27.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	308	42.9%
Female householder, no spouse	201	28.0%
Households with children under 18	224	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	398	55.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	32.9%
Married	35.5%	44.2%
Separated	8.0%	4.8%
Widowed	16.1%	14.8%
Divorced	15.5%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.3%
Kindergarten	6	1.1%
Elementary school	274	49.4%
High school	179	32.3%
College / grad school	89	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Retail trade 21.6%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Public administration 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,925	99.0%
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)	1,945	100.0%
Born in same state	1,866	95.9%
Born in different state	1,515	77.9%
Foreign born	79	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	580	29.8%
French	222	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24594

What city is ZIP code 24594 in?

ZIP code 24594 is primarily assigned to Sutherlin, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24594 in?

ZIP code 24594 falls within Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24594 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24594 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24594 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24594 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24594 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 24594 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24594?

The median home value in ZIP code 24594 is $150,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24594 in?

ZIP code 24594 observes the EST timezone.