24540 ZIP Code
Danville, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24540 |
| City/Town: | Danville |
| County: | Danville (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 31,405 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,458 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,644 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,508 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,000 |
| Land Area: | 75.0 sq miles
194.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6345, -79.4268 |
Population Information (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,405 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,223 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,182 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,543 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,839 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,718 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,096 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,778 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,621 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,268 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,838 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,059 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,674 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,031 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,016 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 924 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $782 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,508 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,345 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,163 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,911 | 59.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,434 | 40.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,431 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,263 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,870 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,368 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,082 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,032 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,712 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,104 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24540 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,458 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,660 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,838 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,644 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,231 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,391 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 840 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,623 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,840 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,049 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 495 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,364 | 52.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,833 | 40.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 319 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 252 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,631 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 637 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,082 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 446 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 188 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 368 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,058 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,036 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,674 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,630 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,947 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,411 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,243 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,527 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 416 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 403 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,649 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,122 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 146 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 145 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 200 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 723 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 824 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,312 | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 288 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,087 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 541 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 472 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 714 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,522 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,191 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 573 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 747 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,595 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,337 | 55.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,612 | 49.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,080 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,342 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,392 | 40.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,358 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 941 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,784 | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,653 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,223 | 72.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 183 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 236 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 541 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 631 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,150 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 607 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 937 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 379 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 790 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,975 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,110 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,801 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,246 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,870 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,104 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,222 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 130 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,417 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,392 | 34.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,509 | 42.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,690 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 370 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,022 | 22.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 657 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,018 | 67.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 464 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 88 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,276 | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,102 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,856 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,111 | 23.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 982 | 12.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,906 | 24.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,725 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,200 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,393 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 494 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 163 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24540 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,126 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $392 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $782 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,345 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,892 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,188 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,421 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,387 | 40.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,240 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,987 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,773 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,541 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,182 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 477 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,222 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,266 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,862 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 364 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 445 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,815 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,765 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,473 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,947 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,440 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,675 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,483 | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 457 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,587 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,439 | 44.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,782 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,456 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,490 | 43.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,912 | 55.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 745 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24540 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,658 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 52 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 747 | 1436.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 747 | 1436.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 747 | 1436.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 28.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 458 | 880.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,862 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,743 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,119 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 802 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 235 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24540 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,345 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,732 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
Danville, VA24540