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24531 Zip Code (Chatham, VA) Detailed Profile




Estimated zip code population in 2021: 9,319
Zip code population in 2010: 9,203
Zip code population in 2000: 8,714

Houses and condos: 4,082
Renter-occupied apartments: 662
% of renters here:

19%
State:

32%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 24531: 83.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 197.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 47 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 24531
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2021:
This zip code:

0.6% ($846)
Virginia:

0.8% ($2,485)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $765 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $946 (0.6%)

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Males: 5,212  (55.9%)
Females: 4,108  (44.1%)

For population 25 years and over in 24531:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 24531:

  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 43.6%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

Zip code 24531 compared to state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 24531 (2021)
    • 6,45169.2%White
    • 2,36525.4%Black
    • 2222.4%Two or more races
    • 1962.1%Hispanic or Latino
    • 550.6%Asian
    • 240.3%Some other race
    • 50.05%American Indian
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100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2021: $140,413
24531:

$140,413
Virginia:

$330,600



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 38 registered sex offenders living in 24531 zip code as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 24531 is 243 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

46.7 years
Virginia median age:

38.8 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.4 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 24531, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $52,638 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$52,638
State:

$86,446

Salary/wage: $43,153 (reported on 81.3% of returns)
Here:

$43,153
State:

$71,185
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1135.1% for AGIs below $25k, 3595.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6182.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9632.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15191.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,274 (reported on 25.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,274
Virginia:

$1,805
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.3% for AGIs below $25k, 27.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 41.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 51.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 182.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,456 (reported on 14.5% of returns)
Here:

$4,456
State:

$8,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.4% for AGIs below $25k, 26.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 107.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 115.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 349.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$12,029 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
Here:

+$12,029
State:

+$24,644
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 20.1% for AGIs below $25k, 33.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 339.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 538.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,622 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
Here:

+$9,622
State:

+$12,836
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 90.5% for AGIs below $25k, 74.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 130.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 318.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 837.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $13,445 (reported on 10.6% of returns)
24531:

$13,445
Virginia:

$21,535
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 71.8% for AGIs below $25k, 101.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 220.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 354.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 981.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $27,964 (reported on 6.1% of returns)
Here:

$27,964
State:

$33,287
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 191.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 221.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 371.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 873.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $13,594 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
Here:

$13,594
State:

$10,381
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 55.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 94.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 379.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $5,114 (reported on 6.1% of returns)
24531:

$5,114
State:

$8,284
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 36.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 188.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,176 (reported on 20.1% of returns)
Here:

$2,176
State:

$2,214
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 103.3% for AGIs below $25k, 72.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 91.9%
Here:

92%
State:

92%
(% for various income ranges: 89.8% for AGIs below $25k, 93.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 90.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 93.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 97.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 83.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 24531, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $44,474 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$44,474
State:

$71,192

Salary/wage: $35,446 (reported on 84.4% of returns)
Here:

$35,446
State:

$59,229
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 76.8% for AGIs below $25k, 79.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 77.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 66.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 17.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,702 (reported on 32.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,702
Virginia:

$1,600
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,561 (reported on 15.6% of returns)
Here:

$3,561
State:

$6,959
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$8,265 (reported on 12.0% of returns)
Here:

+$8,265
State:

+$16,672
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs below $25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$10,341 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

+$10,341
State:

+$14,116
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.3% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $11,842 (reported on 10.6% of returns)
24531:

$11,842
Virginia:

$16,667
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $20,488 (21% of AGI, reported on 20.9% of returns)
Here:

$20,488
State:

$26,596

Here:

21.1% of AGI
State:

20.1% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.0% for AGIs below $25k, 7.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 10.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $5,511 (reported on 18.1% of returns)
Here:

$5,511
State:

$4,443
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $25k, 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $5,677 (reported on 20.6% of returns)
24531:

$5,677
State:

$9,951
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,071 (reported on 23.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,071
State:

$2,211
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 59.1%
Here:

59%
State:

46%
(% for various income ranges: 53.2% for AGIs below $25k, 58.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 65.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 76.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 24531, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $35,295 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$35,295
State:

$56,704

Salary/wage: $30,234 (reported on 85.2% of returns)
Here:

$30,234
State:

$48,441
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 207.3% for AGIs below $10k, 78.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 81.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 38.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,696 (reported on 40.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,696
Virginia:

$1,688
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $4,333 (reported on 17.8% of returns)
Here:

$4,333
State:

$4,028
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.1% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$5,916 (reported on 14.2% of returns)
Here:

+$5,916
State:

+$14,375
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,966 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
Here:

+$7,966
State:

+$13,342
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $10k, 2.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,969 (reported on 2.6% of returns)
24531:

$2,969
Virginia:

$2,943
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $16,128 (22% of AGI, reported on 22.4% of returns)
Here:

$16,128
State:

$21,492

Here:

22.2% of AGI
State:

21.0% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.8% for AGIs below $10k, 7.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,782 (6% of AGI, reported on 20.2% of returns)
Here:

$4,782
State:

$3,794

Here:

6.3% of AGI
State:

3.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,680 (reported on 70.4% of returns)
24531:

$4,680
State:

$9,537
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.1% for AGIs below $10k, 3.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,770 (reported on 21.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,770
State:

$1,734

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 66.1%
Here:

66%
State:

52%
(% for various income ranges: 59.9% for AGIs below $10k, 66.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 65.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 72.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 67.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 79.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2021:
This zip code:

$51,510
Virginia:

$80,963
Chatham, VA (24531) map Nearest zip codes: 24549, 24527, 24161, 24530, 24139, 24557.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

37.1%
Virginia:

46.7%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

3.6%
Virginia:

48.9%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 674
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,740


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 148 (102 now married, 45 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 1,293 (525 now married, 767 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 24531 with a mortgage: 1,113 (63 second mortgage, 46 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 44

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,046
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $331

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

14.1%
Whole state:

10.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2021:
This zip code:

8.3%
Whole state:

5.2%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

7.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.9
State:

4.4
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 24531: Hammock Farm (A), Walkers Well (B), Tight Squeeze (C), Pittsylvania Church Camp (D), Gretna Rolling Mill (E), State Prison Camp Number 15 (F), The Cedars Country Club (G), Cherrystone Youth Camp (H), Burnt Chimney (I), Vanderhyde Dairy (J), Willis Hall (K), Pruden Hall (L), Chatham Town Hall (M), Pittsylvania County Public Library (N), Pittsylvania County Jail (O), Pittsylvania County Courthouse (P), Climax Volunteer Fire Company (Q), Chatham Volunteer Fire Department (R), Callands Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (S), Chatham Police Department (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Center: Tight Squeeze Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Churches in zip code 24531 include: Rehobeth Church (A), Banister Church (B), Banister Springs Church (C), Belle Grove Church (D), Beverly Chapel (E), Saint Lukes Church (F), Saint Pauls Church (G), Salem Church (H), Callands Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Whitethorn Cemetery (1), Chatham Burial Park (2), Hillcrest Memorial Park (3), Atkinson Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoirs: Falls Lake (A), Selfs Lake (B), Burton Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Whites Branch (A), White Oak Creek (B), Wet Sleeve Creek (C), Turkeycock Creek (D), Tompkins Branch (E), Tomahawk Creek (F), Tanyard Branch (G), Strawberry Creek (H), Snow Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Park in zip code 24531: White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 2982010 to 2019
  • 4312000 to 2009
  • 5081990 to 1999
  • 4511980 to 1989
  • 4491970 to 1979
  • 4781960 to 1969
  • 5171950 to 1959
  • 1791940 to 1949
  • 7141939 or earlier

Zip code 24531 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chatham, VA (24531)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chatham, VA (24531)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 241 bedroom
  • 6712 bedrooms
  • 1,5643 bedrooms
  • 3824 bedrooms
  • 925+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chatham, VA (24531)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chatham, VA (24531)
  • 7no bedroom
  • 1251 bedroom
  • 1712 bedrooms
  • 2533 bedrooms
  • 734 bedrooms
  • 275+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, VA (24531) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, VA (24531) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 105no vehicle
  • 7421 vehicle
  • 9272 vehicles
  • 5153 vehicles
  • 1814 vehicles
  • 2765+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, VA (24531) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chatham, VA (24531) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 111no vehicle
  • 3331 vehicle
  • 1702 vehicles
  • 483 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 24531 household income distribution in 2021

  • Zip code 24531 household income distribution in 2021
  • 322Less than $10,000
  • 152$10,000 to $14,999
  • 193$15,000 to $19,999
  • 157$20,000 to $24,999
  • 285$25,000 to $29,999
  • 205$30,000 to $34,999
  • 60$35,000 to $39,999
  • 201$40,000 to $44,999
  • 72$45,000 to $49,999
  • 340$50,000 to $59,999
  • 330$60,000 to $74,999
  • 528$75,000 to $99,999
  • 210$100,000 to $124,999
  • 142$125,000 to $149,999
  • 44$150,000 to $199,999
  • 124$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 24531

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2021 in zip code 24531
  • 16Less than $10,000
  • 106$10,000 to $14,999
  • 18$15,000 to $19,999
  • 35$20,000 to $24,999
  • 9$25,000 to $29,999
  • 39$30,000 to $34,999
  • 20$35,000 to $39,999
  • 41$40,000 to $49,999
  • 52$50,000 to $59,999
  • 164$60,000 to $69,999
  • 153$70,000 to $79,999
  • 80$80,000 to $89,999
  • 147$90,000 to $99,999
  • 286$100,000 to $124,999
  • 162$125,000 to $149,999
  • 234$150,000 to $174,999
  • 151$175,000 to $199,999
  • 362$200,000 to $249,999
  • 175$250,000 to $299,999
  • 49$300,000 to $399,999
  • 8$400,000 to $499,999
  • 53$500,000 to $749,999
  • 9$750,000 to $999,999
  • 12$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 24531

  • Rent paid by renters in 2021 in zip code 24531
  • 1Less than $100
  • 6$100 to $149
  • 14$150 to $199
  • 24$200 to $249
  • 13$250 to $299
  • 51$300 to $349
  • 74$350 to $399
  • 98$400 to $449
  • 15$450 to $499
  • 27$500 to $549
  • 60$550 to $599
  • 22$600 to $649
  • 2$650 to $699
  • 36$700 to $749
  • 12$750 to $799
  • 8$800 to $899
  • 20$900 to $999
  • 17$1,000 to $1,249
  • 8$1,250 to $1,499
  • 94No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2021: $733.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2021: $125,326.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2021 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $154,473
  • Black or African American householders: $127,143
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $222,798
  • Asian householders: $64,364
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $168,336

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $140,413
24531:

$140,413
Virginia:

$330,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $86,836 - $225,108

Mean price in 2021:

Detached houses: $298,967
Here:

$298,967
State:

$429,123

Mobile homes: $116,148
Here:

$116,148
State:

$112,303
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 24531
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,225
  • One, attached: 18
  • Two: 24
  • 3 or 4: 15
  • 10 to 19: 21
  • 20 to 49: 32
  • 50 or more: 51
  • Mobile homes: 677

Unemployment: 4.1%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 24531

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 24531
  • 78.5%2,559Drove a car alone
  • 6.6%215Carpooled
  • 0.3%9Bus or trolley bus
  • 0.9%28Bicycle
  • 2.8%90Walked
  • 1.7%57Other means
  • 3.3%107Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 24531

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 24531
  • 208Less than 5 minutes
  • 3925 to 9 minutes
  • 32510 to 14 minutes
  • 32215 to 19 minutes
  • 47920 to 24 minutes
  • 10525 to 29 minutes
  • 32230 to 34 minutes
  • 26735 to 39 minutes
  • 9440 to 44 minutes
  • 22045 to 59 minutes
  • 8960 to 89 minutes
  • 8390 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 66.1%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 9,319
  • Male householders: 1,758 (449 living alone), Female householders: 1,628 (682 living alone)
  • 1,468 spouses (1,445 opposite-sex spouses), 119 unmarried partners, (108 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 2,020 children (1,937 natural, 17 adopted, 67 stepchildren), 196 grandchildren, 257 brothers or sisters, 321 parents, 0 foster children, 319 other relatives, 118 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 1,098 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,149 2-persons, 413 3-persons, 314 4-persons, 183 5-persons, 87 6-persons, 31 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,131 1-person, 56 2-persons, 9 3-persons, 11 4-persons

868 married couples with children.
225 single-parent households (53 men, 172 women).

98.3% of residents of 24531 zip code speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (40% very well, 32% well, 28% not well).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.5% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (11% very well, 89% well).

Foreign born population: 130 (1.4%)
(39.9% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.4%
Whole state:

12.4%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 31%Honduras
  • 15%Taiwan
  • 15%Japan
  • 6%Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
  • 6%Barbados
  • 5%Guyana
  • 4%Sweden
Most common first ancestries reported in 24531
  • 22%American
  • 19%English
  • 5%Irish
  • 4%German
  • 3%African
  • 2%Italian
  • 1%European
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 92010 or later
  • 402000 to 2009
  • 811990 to 1999
  • 23Before 1990

Zip code 24531 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CHATHAM CLEANERS (37 NORTH MAIN STREET in CHATHAM, VA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Virginia pollutants databases) - CEDS-30929, AIR PROGRAM
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: DRYCLEANING PLANTS, EXCEPT RUG CLEANING
    Business NAICS classification: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES (EXCEPT COIN-OPERATED).
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • CHATHAM KNITTING MILLS (119 S MAIN STREET in CHATHAM, VA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    STATE MASTER (Virginia pollutants databases) - CEDS-30198, AIR PROGRAM
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: KNIT OUTERWEAR MILLS
    Business NAICS classification: OUTERWEAR KNITTING MILLS.
  • CENTRAL MIDDLE (245 CENTRAL SCHOOL LN in CHATHAM, VA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0711660
    Organizations: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CHATHAM DIVERSION CENTER (RT 6 BOX 50 in CHATHAM, VA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-9000025
    Organizations: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CHATHAM ELEM. (100 CHATHAM ELEMENTARY LN in CHATHAM, VA)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0710640
    Organizations: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CHESAPEAKE & POTOMAC TELEPHONE CO (CENTER ST in CHATHAM, VA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , CHESAPEAKE & POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • A S D AUCTIONS INC (RTE 29 N RT 2 BOX102M in CHATHAM, VA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: CARSON AND MYRA LESTER (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CHATHAM TOWN - SEWAGE TREATMEN (ST RT 1432 in CHATHAM, VA)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: CHATHAM,TOWN OF
  • CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL (11650 US HWY 29N in CHATHAM, VA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Zip code 24531 marital status for males
Zip code 24531 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 6.0%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 5.1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 64.3%Electricity
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Wood
  • 6.7%Utility gas

Population in 1990: 7,825. Population change in the 1990s: +889 (+11.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6,725
  • Northeast: 790
  • Midwest: 235
  • South: 1,300
  • West: 82

67% of the 24531 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 66% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Virginia.

94% of the 24531 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 35% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in Chatham, VA (24531)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 139
Here:

21.9%
Virginia:

13.4%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 67
Here:

20.6%
Virginia:

10.1%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 40
Here:

30.5%
Virginia:

20.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Class of Workers in 2021
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 98,967Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 52,411Management occupations
  • 47,393Education, training, and library occupations
  • 44,267Business and financial operations occupations
  • 38,955Production occupations
  • 37,201Community and social service occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • MEDAGLIA ENGINEERING CORPORATI (9221 ANDERSON MILL RD in CHATHAM, VA; small business)
    $53,643 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Taking place in MD. Signed on 1999-10-28. Completion date: 2000-09-30.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Educational Services: Elementary and Secondary Schools (100-249 employees: 1 establishment, 50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 20-49 employees: 2 establishments)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Temporary Help Services (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 3, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Other Individual and Family Services (50-99: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (50-99: 1)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Professional Employer Organizations (50-99: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 496 people in state prisons
  • 119 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 52 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 48 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 2 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 106 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 79 people in state prisons
  • 58 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2012:

  • Fatal accident count: 5
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 12 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED42$101,46737$129,317164$115,95940$34,0342$501,55021$165,14232$80,773
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$82,9254$45,82518$75,0530$00$03$68,5401$41,070
APPLICATIONS DENIED11$95,23413$79,478110$95,79118$69,1210$02$132,57542$74,983
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$108,4367$210,20967$105,9550$00$06$204,2402$84,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$72,7682$85,87522$128,5850$00$01$102,7305$64,778
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 10 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$197,5503$242,903
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$03$146,703
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$114,620
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 24531
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in zip code 24531 - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 78. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 128 took place in 2006, and the least - 48 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 24531 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.4%), and Structure Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 24531
    • 58744.4%Outside Fires
    • 50538.2%Structure Fires
    • 15611.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 745.6%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 24531, Virginia

Most common first names in zip code 24531 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James10774.9 years
William9373.4 years
John9072.7 years
Mary8578.9 years
Robert5873.0 years
Willie4570.7 years
George4375.6 years
Annie3779.7 years
Charles3274.5 years
Henry3075.0 years
Most common last names in zip code 24531 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Shelton8476.8 years
Reynolds8179.0 years
Jones7476.1 years
Adkins6971.9 years
Motley5877.7 years
Clark4573.9 years
White4470.7 years
Davis4476.0 years
Gibson4173.8 years
Carter3774.3 years
Businesses in zip code 24531
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1Lane Furniture1
CVS1McDonald's1
FedEx1Pizza Hut1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Hardee's1UPS2
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