City

Danville, VA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Danville (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥59,642Population
💰$48,191Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$140,766Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 40.8%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Black40.8%
Asian1.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma437 (1.2%)
HS Graduate13,848 (36.9%)
Some College5,429 (14.5%)
Associates5,757 (15.3%)
Bachelors4,243 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree7,797 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,191 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$140,766 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units30,298
Vacant Units4,524

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Danville, VA

Danville is a city in Virginia, located in Danville (city) County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 59,642 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.74 years.

Economically, Danville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,191 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Danville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,766, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month.

The population of Danville is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.29%).

Danville, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Danville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24540 31,491 $47,207 $146,100 $828 5.2% 29.0% 61.4%
24541 28,151 $49,292 $134,800 $818 5.7% 35.7% 53.5%