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24554

Zip code 24554: Gladys, Virginia

Residential delivery areaCampbell CountyEastern Time
Population
3,769
Median household income
$57K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$160K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$1,146/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
44.6
U.S. 38.9
Land area
126 sq mi
30 people/sq mi

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

About 24554

24554 is a rural zip code in Gladys, Virginia (Campbell County), covering 126 sq mi of land. About 3,769 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,667 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,600, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,146 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 24554 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

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

Median age
44.6
Under 18
21.7%
65 and over
26.8%

Race and ethnicity

  • White72%
  • Black25%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Asian0%
  • Native American0.1%
  • Pacific Islander0%
  • Other0%
  • Multiracial1%
Diversity index
42.4
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
87.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
98%
Spanish
1%
Other Indo-European
0.5%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%

Households

Households
1,458
Average household size
2.6
Family households
79.2%
Married couples
54.5%
Living alone
19.8%
Veterans (of adults)
7%
Male / female
43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
16%
$25–50k
27%
$50–75k
20%
$75–100k
15%
$100–150k
14%
$150–200k
5%
$200k+
2%

Median household income

24554
$56,667
Campbell Co.
$66,165
Virginia
$93,170
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$29,884
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
14.2%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
6.9%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24554
$159,600
Campbell Co.
$211,600
Virginia
$383,700
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

24554
$1,146
Campbell Co.
$891
Virginia
$1,579
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
69%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
31%
Boat, RV, van
0%
Housing units
1,717
Owner-occupied
87.7%
Vacant
15.1%
Median year built
1977
Median rooms
6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income
74.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
11.8%
Home value to income
2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
83%
Carpooled
3%
Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
12%
Other
0%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
10%
10–19
10%
20–29
27%
30–44
41%
45–59
8%
60+
3%
Average commute
28.5 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
2.5%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
49.8%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare
14%
Office and admin
13%
Sales
10%
Transportation and moving
10%
Production
10%
Management
7%
Business and finance
7%
Food service
6%
Legal and social services
5%
Cleaning and personal care
4%
Education
4%
Police and fire
3%
Construction and repair
2%
Arts, media and sports
2%
Computer and math
1%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0.4%
Engineering and science
0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance
21%
Retail
14%
Manufacturing
13%
Restaurants and hotels
6%
Education
6%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
6%
Professional and technical services
6%
Admin, support and management
5%
Arts and recreation
4%
Finance, insurance and real estate
4%
Construction
3%
Public administration
3%
Other services
3%
Information
2%
Wholesale
2%
Agriculture and mining
1%
Median earnings per worker
$38,375
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
5.9%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
10.2%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
7.4%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work24554U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$60,865$74,888
Service$27,295$26,804
Sales and office$37,750$40,476
Construction and maintenance$46,250$49,199
Production and transportation$30,800$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
12%
High school
39%
Some college
18%
Associate's
8%
Bachelor's
18%
Graduate
5%
High school graduate or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
Graduate or professional degree
5%
Households with broadband
83.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL
42.3%
No internet access
15.8%
Without health insurance
4.2%
Limited-English households
0%

Geography

City (USPS)
Gladys
Center point
37.1200° N, 79.0716° W
Land area
126 sq mi
Water area
0.7 sq mi
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24554

ZipCityDistanceIncome
24569Long Island6.1 mi$50,179
24513Lynchburg · PO box9.3 mi—
24517Altavista9.3 mi$53,201
24576Naruna · PO box9.3 mi—
24588Rustburg9.9 mi$73,231
24528Brookneal11 mi$58,343
24563Hurt12 mi$47,247
24577Nathalie13 mi$50,362
24550Evington14 mi$69,025
23959Phenix15 mi$78,750
23963Red House16 mi$68,250
24557Gretna17 mi$44,755

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Questions about 24554

What city is zip code 24554?

24554 is assigned to Gladys, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24554 in?

24554 is in Campbell County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24554?

About 3,769 people live in 24554, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24554 in?

24554 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24554?

The median household income in 24554 is $56,667.

What zip codes are near 24554?

The closest zip codes to 24554 are 24569, 24513, 24517, 24576, 24588.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24554, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.