Zip code 24054: Axton, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24054?

24054 is assigned to Axton, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24054 in?

24054 is mostly in Henry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24054?

About 5,957 people live in 24054, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24054?

The median household income in 24054 is $53,910.

Q: What zip codes are near 24054?

The closest zip codes to 24054 are 24069, 24112, 24113, 24114, 24115.

Residential delivery areaHenry CountyEastern Time

Population

5,957

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$135K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$929/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

109 sq mi

54 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24054

24054 is a small-town zip code in Axton, Virginia (Henry County), covering 109 sq mi of land. About 5,957 people live here, or 54 per square mile. The median resident is 47.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,910 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $134,600, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $929 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 24054 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age47.9
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39280th of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older22.6%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%341st of 852 in VA
Poverty rate19.7%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%124th of 837 in VA
Housing vacancy11.8%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%400th of 836 in VA
Average commute30.3 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min332nd of 799 in VA
Homeownership rate76.3%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%455th of 836 in VA
Uninsured rate9.6%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%165th of 846 in VA
Diversity index55.7
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7209th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%217th of 846 in VA
Government workers14.3%
55th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%628th of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%336th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471347th of 832 in VA
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%258th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers8.5%
35th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%415th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters45.8%
32nd
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%376th of 774 in VA
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%717th of 851 in VA
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%550th of 848 in VA
Per capita income$29,517
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666673rd of 849 in VA
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%503rd of 846 in VA
Median gross rent$929
16th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579426th of 616 in VA
Residents under 1817.2%
15th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%558th of 852 in VA
Median household income$53,910
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170629th of 796 in VA
Population5,957
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170320th of 852 in VA
Population density54/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi531st of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$35,000
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861726th of 834 in VA
Median home value$134,600
7th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700695th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%790th of 850 in VA
Broadband access71.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%741st of 836 in VA

Measure	24054	Henry	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	47.9	47.7	39	38.9	93rd	280th of 849
Residents 65 and older	22.6%	24.9%	16.7%	17.2%	85th	341st of 852
Poverty rateWeakness	19.7%	16%	9.9%	12.5%	84th	124th of 837
Housing vacancy	11.8%	17.2%	8.7%	10.1%	78th	400th of 836
Average commute	30.3 min	25.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	75th	332nd of 799
Homeownership rate	76.3%	75.2%	67.3%	65.2%	70th	455th of 836
Uninsured rate	9.6%	6.3%	6.9%	8.4%	69th	165th of 846
Diversity index	55.7	48.7	60.7	61.4	63rd	209th of 852
Unemployment rate	5.2%	4.1%	4.3%	5.2%	56th	217th of 846
Government workers	14.3%	16.3%	20.5%	14.5%	55th	628th of 846
Self-employed workers	9.6%	8%	8.6%	10%	54th	336th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.452	0.471	0.483	42nd	347th of 832
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	2.6%	13.1%	14.1%	35th	258th of 852
Healthcare workers	8.5%	10.9%	8.5%	9.7%	35th	415th of 846
Rent-burdened renters	45.8%	47.6%	48.5%	51.1%	32nd	376th of 774
Veterans	4.4%	6.4%	9.4%	6.2%	31st	717th of 851
Work from home	7.9%	8.1%	18.3%	15.1%	21st	550th of 848
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,517	$30,578	$50,666	$44,673	18th	673rd of 849
Tech workers	1.3%	1.8%	6.5%	3.8%	18th	503rd of 846
Median gross rent	$929	$728	$1,579	$1,413	16th	426th of 616
Residents under 18	17.2%	19.3%	21.7%	22%	15th	558th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,910	$50,760	$93,170	$80,734	13th	629th of 796
Population	5,957	49,980	8,705,170	334,922,499	10th	320th of 852
Population density	54/sq mi	131/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	531st of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,000	$40,766	$54,861	$49,666	8th	726th of 834
Median home value	$134,600	$134,800	$383,700	$332,700	7th	695th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.9%	15.5%	42.2%	35.7%	1st	790th of 850
Broadband accessWeakness	71.7%	75.3%	91%	91%	1st	741st of 836

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.9

Under 18

17.2%

65 and over

22.6%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black26%
Hispanic11%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

55.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,329
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 63.2%
Married couples: 49%
Living alone: 33.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24054

$53,910

Henry Co.

$50,760

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,517

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24054

$134,600

Henry Co.

$134,800

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24054

$929

Henry Co.

$728

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

0.6%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,642
Owner-occupied: 76.3%
Vacant: 11.8%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.9%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

37%

30–44

30%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Management

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Police and fire

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Education

13%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Information

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$35,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24054	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,635	$74,888
Service	$21,360	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,423	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,045	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

41%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Households with broadband: 71.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.6%
No internet access: 24.3%
Without health insurance: 9.6%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Axton
State: Virginia
County: Henry County
Center point: 36.6820° N, 79.7046° W
Land area: 109 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24054 spans 2 counties

Henry County67% of land
Pittsylvania County33% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Sandy Level (unincorporated)4% of zip
Chatmoss (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24054

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24069	Cascade, VA	8 mi	1,861	$51,575	$157,200
24112	Martinsville, VA	8.3 mi	31,028	$48,770	$130,100
24113	Martinsville, VA · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
24114	Martinsville, VA · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
24115	Martinsville, VA · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
24530	Callands, VA	9.8 mi	678	$36,165	$178,100
24549	Dry Fork, VA	11 mi	4,160	$55,186	$146,000
24148	Ridgeway, VA	12 mi	8,355	$59,428	$152,200
24078	Collinsville, VA	12 mi	6,438	$53,665	$143,400
24541	Danville, VA	12 mi	28,042	$51,427	$145,100
27288	Eden, NC	13 mi	22,926	$52,594	$136,700
24168	Stanleytown, VA	14 mi	204	$78,229	—

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Questions about 24054

What city is zip code 24054?

24054 is assigned to Axton, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24054 in?

24054 is mostly in Henry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24054?

About 5,957 people live in 24054, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24054 in?

24054 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24054?

The median household income in 24054 is $53,910.

What zip codes are near 24054?

The closest zip codes to 24054 are 24069, 24112, 24113, 24114, 24115.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24054, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.