ZIP Code 24517 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 24517

The ZIP Code 24517 is associated with Altavista, VA in Campbell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 4,743. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $38,293, and approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 24517 has a median age of approximately 49.5 years, with 28.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 20.5% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $23,969.

Population in 24517

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 24517 is 4,743.

Altavista, VA

The 24517 ZIP Code is associated with Altavista, VA in Campbell County.

Area Codes associated with 24517

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 24517 include 434.

Sunrise / Sunset in 24517

Sunrise: 7:27 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 24517 7:27 am
Sunrise in 24517 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 24517

This Afternoon's forecast for 24517: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 7 mph.

Current air quality in 24517

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 24517 Fair

Internet in 24517

An estimated 71.9% of households in ZIP Code 24517 have broadband Internet service, while about 82.1% have a computer.

Gender in 24517

Females make up an estimated 51.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 24517, while males comprise about 48.5%.

Health Insurance in 24517

Approximately 8.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 24517 (Altavista, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 24517

The median household income in ZIP Code 24517 is $38,293, while the region's mean household income is $52,595. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,969. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24517 of $23,969 is approximately 38.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 15.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately58.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 24517 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.7% of 24517 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 24517

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.4%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 24517

In ZIP Code 24517, 82.5% of the population graduated high school, while 20.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.1% in this Campbell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 24517

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.1%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate or professional degree 7.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 24517

Residents of ZIP Code 24517 are older than average. The median age of 49.5 years in ZIP Code 24517 is approximately 29.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 24517 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.4% of 24517 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 24517

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 4.7%
10 to 14 years 3.4%
15 to 19 years 4.8%
20 to 24 years 3.5%
25 to 34 years 14.6%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 9.3%
55 to 59 years 10.2%
60 to 64 years 8.6%
65 to 74 years 13.7%
75 to 84 years 6.4%
85 years and over 4.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 24517

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24517, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 24517 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24517 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.9%), followed by Black or African American (29.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 24517

Industry Percent
White 69.9%
Black or African American 29.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 24517 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 24517

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 24517 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24517 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24517 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 24517

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 24517

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 24517

In ZIP Code 24517, 99.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Campbell County region.

Language Spoken in 24517

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.0%
Spanish 0.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 24517

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24517, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Campbell County region.

Age of Housing in 24517

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 15.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 10.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 24517

In 24517, 50.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 24.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24517 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24517 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 24517

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 3.8%
Manufacturing 20.1%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Retail trade 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.4%
Public administration 1.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 24517 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24517 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes electricity rates in 24517 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 24517

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 24517 11.04¢/kWh 7.8¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
Virginia 15.5¢/kWh 9.04¢/kWh 8.74¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 24517

Month ZIP Code 24517 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.46 1.9 5.84
Feb 5 3 6.31
Mar 5.49 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.78 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.82 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.62 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.7 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.76 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.15 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes solar power levels in 24517 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 24517 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 24517, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 24517 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Campbell County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 24517

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 8
Credit reporting or credit repair services 2
Mortgage 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 24517

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 8
Incorrect information on your report 2
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1
Trouble during payment process 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 24517. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.