24592 ZIP Code
South Boston, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24592 |
| City/Town: | South Boston |
| County: | Halifax |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 13,846 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,036 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,370 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,644 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,400 |
| Land Area: | 125.5 sq miles
325.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.6820, -78.9527 |
Population Information (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,846 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,089 | 44.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,757 | 56.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 968 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,082 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 746 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 888 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 635 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,696 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,224 | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,764 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 910 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 628 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,794 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 979 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 532 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $709 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,644 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,128 | 77.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,516 | 22.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,297 | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,831 | 35.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,527 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 551 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 872 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,281 | 34.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,080 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 894 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,426 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 423 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24592 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,036 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,753 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,007 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,370 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,436 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,234 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 202 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,528 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,976 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 978 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 232 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,942 | 57.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,550 | 40.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 56 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 31 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 264 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 138 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 269 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 184 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24592 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 349 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 399 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 638 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 395 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 607 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 855 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 914 | 17.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 660 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 146 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 165 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24592 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,256 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 373 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 230 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24592 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 214 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,371 | 26.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 548 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 185 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 89 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 376 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,367 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 448 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 198 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 294 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.5% | 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 (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,344 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,204 | 59.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,387 | 46.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 785 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24592 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,402 | 66.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,256 | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,226 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 276 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 824 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24592 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,123 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 171 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 381 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 190 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 109 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 594 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24592 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 187 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 441 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 708 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 535 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,350 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,229 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 862 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 533 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 799 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24592 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 268 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,260 | 34.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,008 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 808 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 300 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24592 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 67 | 1.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 529 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,628 | 70.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 618 | 12.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 188 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24592 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 299 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,722 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,454 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,653 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24592 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 169 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 823 | 25.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 672 | 20.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 757 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 523 | 15.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 325 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 20 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24592 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,101 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $709 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,128 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,872 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 641 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 681 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,387 | 46.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,534 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,148 | 41.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24592 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,752 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,797 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,008 | 42.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 237 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 489 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,912 | 40.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24592 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,944 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 176 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 321 | 10.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,258 | 42.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 868 | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 321 | 10.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,490 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 787 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,129 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,360 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 352 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 883 | 37.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,125 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24592 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,780 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 897 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 389 | 43.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 472 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 304 | 33.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24592 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,603 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 67 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 243 | 362.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 243 | 362.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 243 | 362.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 66 | 98.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 55 | 82.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 66 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24592 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,878 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,492 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 386 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 202 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 115 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24592 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,128 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,046 | 78.9% | 89.4% |
South Boston, VA24592