| ZIP Code | 24527 |
|---|---|
| City | Blairs |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 550 ft |
| Latitude | 36.732729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.345561 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51143 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.7% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 847 (42.7%) |
| Some College | 248 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 309 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 303 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 245 (12.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,807 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,900 ▼ 51% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $893/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,351 |
| Vacant Units | 200 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,351 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 200 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 24527 is located in Blairs, Virginia, within Pittsylvania County. With a population of 3,190, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 24527 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,807 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24527 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $893 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 24527 is majority White (65.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24527 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 24527 in Blairs, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,190 residents, a median household income of $62,807, and a median home value of $135,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.