24517 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to ALTAVISTA, VA 24517

24517 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Altavista, Virginia. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $125,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Lynchburg metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,199/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24517 is $39,960.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24517 earn an average of $35,689/year. Women earn only $19,191/year.

2,363 people in 24517 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24517? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.0 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 2,632 men and 3,061 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,443 people (out of the 5,693 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,358 homes, and 227 businesses every day. 55 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24517 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sevilla, Spain!) and -79 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 694 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,693
  • White Population: 4,329
  • Black Population: 1,360
  • Hispanic Population: 67
  • Asian Population: 37
  • Hawaiian Population: 2
  • Indian Population: 50
  • Male Population: 2,632
  • Female Population: 3,061
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 43
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: Virginia
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Lynchburg VA
  • County: Campbell
  • City: Altavista
  • Longitude: -79.3
  • Latitude: 37.1
  • Elevation: 695 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 434
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,326
  • Drive alone: 2,020
  • Carpool: 207
  • Public transit: 8
  • Ride bikes or walk: 55

  • Average commute time: 25.0 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 99
  •    5 - 9: 500
  •    10 - 14: 476
  •    15 - 19: 316
  •    20 - 24: 138
  •    25 - 29: 115
  •    30 - 34: 226
  •    35 - 39: 80
  •    40 - 44: 95
  •    45 - 59: 117
  •    60 - 89: 55
  •    90 plus: 109
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $125,000
  • Average Annual Household Income: $41,473
  • Businesses: 202
  • Employees: 4,370
  • Annual Payroll: $151,937,000
  • Average Family Income: $49,199
  • Median Family Income: $32,306
  • Average Income for Men: $35,689
  • Average Income for Women: $19,191
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 031
  • State FIPS Code: 51

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Schools in 24517 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Altavista Elem.
1003 Lynch Mill Rd
Altavista, VA 24517
(804) 369-5665
Other Schools
Altavista High
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(804) 369-4768

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 24517 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/index.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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