24531 ZIP Code
Chatham, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24531 |
| City/Town: | Chatham |
| County: | Pittsylvania |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 9,182 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,087 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,666 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,022 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,000 |
| Land Area: | 196.9 sq miles
510.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8407, -79.4381 |
Population Information (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,182 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,989 | 54.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,193 | 45.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 335 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 288 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 528 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 439 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 422 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,003 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,386 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,194 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 647 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 811 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,216 | 13.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 759 | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 154 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $776 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,022 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,336 | 82.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 686 | 17.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,583 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 753 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,170 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 334 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,131 | 15.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,834 | 39.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,345 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 500 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 667 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 359 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24531 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,087 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,863 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,813 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,666 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,369 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,207 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 162 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,550 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,395 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 662 | 20.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 150 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,519 | 71.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,356 | 25.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 35 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 254 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 92 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 136 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 70 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24531 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 324 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 138 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 373 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 464 | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 407 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 625 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 308 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 488 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 92 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 117 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24531 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,642 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 267 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 15 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 40 | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24531 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 196 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 378 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 42 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 252 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 133 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 67 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 431 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 972 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 234 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 194 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,511 | 81.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,781 | 52.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,890 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 524 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24531 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,101 | 63.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,483 | 44.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,082 | 32.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 348 | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 719 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24531 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,217 | 80.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 17 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 39 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 677 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24531 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 160 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 404 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 553 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 444 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 567 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 480 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 530 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 174 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 710 | 17.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24531 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 283 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,007 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,934 | 48.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 654 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 144 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24531 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 203 | 6.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 372 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,227 | 66.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 326 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 196 | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24531 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 251 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,028 | 30.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,061 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 996 | 29.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24531 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 322 | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 522 | 20.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 546 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 458 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 536 | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 164 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24531 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,127 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $340 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $776 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,336 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,384 | 41.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 542 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 661 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,124 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 832 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,363 | 40.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24531 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,425 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,781 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,627 | 36.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 107 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 530 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 872 | 19.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24531 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,243 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 6 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 49 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 609 | 49.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 395 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 184 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,722 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 712 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,035 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,726 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 66 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 966 | 56.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 694 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24531 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,136 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 911 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 525 | 57.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 386 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24531 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,081 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 40 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 101 | 252.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 101 | 252.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 101 | 252.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 7 | 17.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 57.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 54 | 135.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24531 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,847 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,675 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 172 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 75 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 89 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24531 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,336 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,654 | 79.6% | 89.4% |
Chatham, VA24531