24055 ZIP Code
Bassett, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24055 |
| City/Town: | Bassett |
| County: | Henry |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 11,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,210 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,636 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,277 |
| Median Home Value: | $105,200 |
| Land Area: | 86.6 sq miles
224.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7621, -80.0006 |
Population Information (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,894 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,753 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 844 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 480 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 528 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 618 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 518 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,040 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,303 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,074 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 849 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,216 | 10.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,633 | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,002 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 542 | 4.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $105,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $562 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,277 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,989 | 79.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,288 | 20.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,607 | 72.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,382 | 27.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,659 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 673 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,260 | 14.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,012 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,558 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,033 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 753 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 370 | 4.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24055 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,210 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,590 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,855 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,636 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,077 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,848 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 229 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,600 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,034 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 619 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 195 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,894 | 84.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,445 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 37 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 267 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 239 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 433 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 371 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 336 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 525 | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,029 | 20.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 544 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 717 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 719 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 444 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 401 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 235 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 39 | 0.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,729 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 614 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 52 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 277 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 272 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 850 | 22.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 115 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 476 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 102 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 279 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,006 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 191 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 196 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 100 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,227 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,707 | 49.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,168 | 53.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,225 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,578 | 51.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,558 | 51.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,275 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 375 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 206 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 850 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,157 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 20 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 301 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 133 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 10 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,536 | 24.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 160 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 249 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 823 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 945 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,381 | 22.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,470 | 23.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 591 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 374 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 274 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 478 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,671 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,348 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 542 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 73 | 1.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 245 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,694 | 74.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 500 | 10.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 361 | 7.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 385 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,629 | 32.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,556 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,419 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 472 | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,203 | 33.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 856 | 23.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 431 | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 378 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 185 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 82 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24055 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $902 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $314 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $562 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,989 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,109 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 562 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,119 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,455 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 973 | 19.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,219 | 44.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,996 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,659 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,242 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 321 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 542 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 998 | 20.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,876 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 207 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 9.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 660 | 35.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 518 | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 322 | 17.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,507 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 757 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,452 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,962 | 25.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 77 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,560 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,325 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,533 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 911 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 673 | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 238 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24055 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,535 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 38 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 112 | 294.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 112 | 294.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 112 | 294.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 89 | 234.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,803 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,463 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 340 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 221 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24055 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,989 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,920 | 78.6% | 89.4% |
Bassett, VA24055