Zip code 24281: Rose Hill, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24281?

24281 is assigned to Rose Hill, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24281 in?

24281 is in Lee County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24281?

About 1,890 people live in 24281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24281?

The median household income in 24281 is $46,806.

Q: What zip codes are near 24281?

The closest zip codes to 24281 are 40863, 40831, 24248, 40830, 24218.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

1,890

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$155K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$905/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

52 sq mi

36 people/sq mi

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

About 24281

24281 is a rural zip code in Rose Hill, Virginia (Lee County), covering 52 sq mi of land. About 1,890 people live here, or 36 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,806 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $154,900, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $905 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.2 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and transportation and moving goods.

How 24281 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters87.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%56th of 774 in VA
Healthcare workers18.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%59th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy33.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%69th of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older30.2%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%146th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate26.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%51st of 837 in VA
Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39262nd of 849 in VA
Government workers23.6%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%221st of 846 in VA
Average commute35.2 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min173rd of 799 in VA
Self-employed workers13.4%
85th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%178th of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%143rd of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471188th of 832 in VA
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%156th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate74.7%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%504th of 836 in VA
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%517th of 851 in VA
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%402nd of 852 in VA
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%529th of 848 in VA
Median earnings per worker$40,900
24th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861601st of 834 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.9%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%556th of 850 in VA
Median gross rent$905
14th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579438th of 616 in VA
Median home value$154,900
10th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700657th of 782 in VA
Per capita income$24,813
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666768th of 849 in VA
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%578th of 852 in VA
Median household income$46,806
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170712th of 796 in VA
Population density36/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi641st of 852 in VA
Population1,890
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170527th of 852 in VA
Broadband access74.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%714th of 836 in VA
Diversity index3.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7792nd of 852 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%734th of 846 in VA

Measure	24281	Lee	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	87.4%	56.2%	48.5%	51.1%	99th	56th of 774
Healthcare workers	18.2%	16.4%	8.5%	9.7%	99th	59th of 846
Housing vacancy	33.6%	21.4%	8.7%	10.1%	98th	69th of 836
Residents 65 and older	30.2%	23.1%	16.7%	17.2%	97th	146th of 852
Poverty rateWeakness	26.9%	28.8%	9.9%	12.5%	94th	51st of 837
Median age	48.4	45.5	39	38.9	93rd	262nd of 849
Government workers	23.6%	21.2%	20.5%	14.5%	93rd	221st of 846
Average commuteWeakness	35.2 min	26.2 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	91st	173rd of 799
Self-employed workers	13.4%	9.2%	8.6%	10%	85th	178th of 846
Unemployment rate	6.6%	9.5%	4.3%	5.2%	75th	143rd of 846
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.474	0.471	0.483	72nd	188th of 832
Uninsured rate	9.8%	7%	6.9%	8.4%	70th	156th of 846
Homeownership rate	74.7%	73%	67.3%	65.2%	66th	504th of 836
Veterans	7%	8.3%	9.4%	6.2%	66th	517th of 851
Residents under 18	20%	18.2%	21.7%	22%	31st	402nd of 852
Work from home	8.5%	9.9%	18.3%	15.1%	25th	529th of 848
Median earnings per worker	$40,900	$37,985	$54,861	$49,666	24th	601st of 834
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.9%	14.1%	42.2%	35.7%	20th	556th of 850
Median gross rent	$905	$738	$1,579	$1,413	14th	438th of 616
Median home value	$154,900	$98,900	$383,700	$332,700	10th	657th of 782
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,813	$24,828	$50,666	$44,673	8th	768th of 849
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	1%	13.1%	14.1%	8th	578th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,806	$41,827	$93,170	$80,734	7th	712th of 796
Population density	36/sq mi	50/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	641st of 852
Population	1,890	21,900	8,705,170	334,922,499	3rd	527th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	74.1%	75.8%	91%	91%	2nd	714th of 836
Diversity index	3.3	15.9	60.7	61.4	1st	792nd of 852
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	734th of 846

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

11%

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

55–64

16%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

20%

65 and over

30.2%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

3.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

27.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 760
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70.1%
Married couples: 54.5%
Living alone: 28.3%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

24281

$46,806

Lee Co.

$41,827

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,813

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24281

$154,900

Lee Co.

$98,900

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24281

$905

Lee Co.

$738

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,144
Owner-occupied: 74.7%
Vacant: 33.6%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 87.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 49.5%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

17%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

22%

Average commute

35.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Education

18%

Transportation and moving

16%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Arts, media and sports

Management

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Education

16%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Retail

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,900

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24281	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,764	$74,888
Service	$25,729	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,450	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$63,399	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

38%

Some college

10%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Households with broadband: 74.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 24.6%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rose Hill
State: Virginia
County: Lee County
Center point: 36.6373° N, 83.3402° W
Land area: 52 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rose Hill (unincorporated)7% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24281

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
40863	Pathfork, KY	8 mi	706	$49,578	$44,000
40831	Harlan, KY	8.5 mi	4,789	$35,404	$89,100
24248	Ewing, VA	9.6 mi	2,207	$78,281	$100,000
40830	Gulston, KY	9.6 mi	312	$21,815	—
24218	Ben Hur, VA · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
24263	Jonesville, VA	9.8 mi	5,830	$39,364	$114,700
40964	Mary Alice, KY	10 mi	101	—	—
37869	Sneedville, TN	10 mi	5,271	$39,331	$160,100
40829	Grays Knob, KY	11 mi	62	$56,154	—
40856	Miracle, KY	12 mi	745	$47,880	$83,300
37752	Harrogate, TN	12 mi	6,185	$60,028	$193,600
40815	Cawood, KY	12 mi	811	$68,155	$69,900

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Questions about 24281

What city is zip code 24281?

24281 is assigned to Rose Hill, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24281 in?

24281 is in Lee County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24281?

About 1,890 people live in 24281, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24281 in?

24281 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24281?

The median household income in 24281 is $46,806.

What zip codes are near 24281?

The closest zip codes to 24281 are 40863, 40831, 24248, 40830, 24218.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24281, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.