Zip code 24563: Hurt, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24563
24563 is a small-town zip code in Hurt, Virginia (Pittsylvania County), covering 69 sq mi of land. About 5,184 people live here, or 75 per square mile. The median resident is 50 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $47,247 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,600, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $820 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 24563 compares
- 95thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39237th of 849 in VA
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%205th of 852 in VA
- Poverty rate21.8%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%97th of 837 in VA
- Housing vacancy14.8%86thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%350th of 836 in VA
- 78thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%227th of 846 in VA
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%462nd of 851 in VA
- Average commute29.7 min72ndU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min345th of 799 in VA
- 71stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%246th of 846 in VA
- Homeownership rate72.8%61stU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%547th of 836 in VA
- 61stU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%196th of 846 in VA
- Uninsured rate6.3%45thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%364th of 846 in VA
- Diversity index35.330thU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7472nd of 852 in VA
- 27thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%403rd of 774 in VA
- Residents under 1817.4%16thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%544th of 852 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$37,38015thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861680th of 834 in VA
- Population density75/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi464th of 852 in VA
- 11thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%754th of 846 in VA
- 11thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471597th of 832 in VA
- Per capita income$26,07210thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666743rd of 849 in VA
- Median home value$145,6009thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700678th of 782 in VA
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%637th of 848 in VA
- Population5,1848thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170350th of 852 in VA
- 8thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579493rd of 616 in VA
- Median household income$47,2477thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170707th of 796 in VA
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%607th of 852 in VA
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%746th of 850 in VA
- Tech workers0.2%4thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%598th of 846 in VA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%678th of 836 in VA
| Measure | 24563 | Pittsylvania | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 48.1 | 39 | 38.9 | 237th of 849 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.1% | 24.5% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 205th of 852 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.8% | 14.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 97th of 837 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.8% | 15% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 350th of 836 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.2% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 10% | 227th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 462nd of 851 | |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 27.1 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 345th of 799 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11% | 14.3% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 246th of 846 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.8% | 78.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 547th of 836 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 196th of 846 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.3% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 364th of 846 | |
| Diversity index | 35.3 | 42.1 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 472nd of 852 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.4% | 48% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 403rd of 774 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.4% | 17.9% | 21.7% | 22% | 544th of 852 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,380 | $41,441 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 680th of 834 | |
| Population density | 75/sq mi | 62/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 464th of 852 | |
| Government workers | 8.9% | 15.5% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 754th of 846 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.384 | 0.439 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 597th of 832 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,072 | $30,435 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 743rd of 849 | |
| Median home value | $145,600 | $161,400 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 678th of 782 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 5.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 637th of 848 | |
| Population | 5,184 | 59,856 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 350th of 852 | |
| Median gross rent | $820 | $861 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 493rd of 616 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $47,247 | $54,085 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 707th of 796 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 1.7% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 607th of 852 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.4% | 16.1% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 746th of 850 | |
| Tech workers | 0.2% | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 598th of 846 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77% | 78% | 91% | 91% | 678th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White78%
- Black18%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,202
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 62.3%
- Married couples
- 39.3%
- Living alone
- 27.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,583
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Vacant
- 14.8%
- Median year built
- 1974
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24563 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,506 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,740 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,208 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,665 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,042 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.6%
- Households with broadband
- 77%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47.8%
- No internet access
- 18.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hurt
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- Center point
- 37.0593° N, 79.2726° W
- Land area
- 69 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hurt5% of zip
- Motley (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 24563
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24517 | Altavista, VA | 6 mi | $53,201 |
| 24557 | Gretna, VA | 6.5 mi | $44,755 |
| 24571 | Lynch Station, VA | 7.5 mi | $32,218 |
| 24569 | Long Island, VA | 8.2 mi | $50,179 |
| 24139 | Pittsville, VA | 10 mi | $35,077 |
| 24554 | Gladys, VA | 12 mi | $56,667 |
| 24550 | Evington, VA | 12 mi | $69,025 |
| 24104 | Huddleston, VA | 13 mi | $65,738 |
| 24565 | Java, VA | 15 mi | $41,683 |
| 24513 | Lynchburg, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 24576 | Naruna, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 24161 | Sandy Level, VA | 15 mi | $46,579 |
Zip codes like 24563 elsewhere
Questions about 24563
What city is zip code 24563?
24563 is assigned to Hurt, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24563 in?
24563 is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of 24563?
About 5,184 people live in 24563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24563 in?
24563 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24563?
The median household income in 24563 is $47,247.
What zip codes are near 24563?
The closest zip codes to 24563 are 24517, 24557, 24571, 24569, 24139.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24563, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.