24557 Zip Code Profile

24557 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Gretna, Virginia. Median household income here ($29,162) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $97,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Danville metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,521/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 24557 is $37,204.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24557 earn an average of $27,859/year. Women earn only $18,062/year.

3,469 people in 24557 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24557? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.2 minutes.

The median age here is 47. There are 3,808 men and 4,169 women. The median age for men is 46 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,283 people (out of the 7,977 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,840 homes, and 65 businesses every day. 5 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24557 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -79 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 838 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,977
• White Population: 5,897
• Black Population: 2,082
• Hispanic Population: 81
• Asian Population: 15
• Hawaiian Population: 5
• Indian Population: 29
• Male Population: 3,808
• Female Population: 4,169
• Median Age: 47
• Median Age of Males: 46
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Virginia
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Danville VA
• County: Pittsylvania
• City: Gretna
• Longitude: -79.4
• Latitude: 37.0
• Elevation: 838 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 434

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,385
• Drive alone: 2,747
• Carpool: 591
• Public transit: 4
• Ride bikes or walk: 5


• Average commute time: 27.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 77
•    5 - 9: 313
•    10 - 14: 411
•    15 - 19: 596
•    20 - 24: 694
•    25 - 29: 151
•    30 - 34: 335
•    35 - 39: 66
•    40 - 44: 97
•    45 - 59: 351
•    60 - 89: 179
•    90 plus: 115

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $97,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,005
• Businesses: 125
• Employees: 1,292
• Annual Payroll: $33,144,000
• Average Family Income: $43,521
• Median Family Income: $29,162
• Average Income for Men: $27,859
• Average Income for Women: $18,062

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 8922.0
• Sr Senator: Mark R. Warner (D)
• Jr Senator: Tim Kaine (D)
• US House Representative: Robert Hurt (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 143
• State FIPS Code: 51

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View all schools in Gretna

Primary Schools

Gretna Elem.

302 Franklin Blvd South

Gretna, VA 24557

(434) 656-2231

Mt. Airy Elem.

100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir

Gretna, VA 24557

(434) 335-5291

Middle Schools

Gretna Middle

201 Coffey Street

Gretna, VA 24557

(434) 656-2217

High Schools

Gretna Sr. High

100 Gretna Hawk Cir

Gretna, VA 24557

(434) 656-2246