24501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 24501 is 4.8%.
| Population | 26,778 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.92% |
| Population Density | 753 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,511 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,951 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $36,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.50% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.95% |
24501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,235 | 56.46% |
| Black | 10,332 | 38.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,069 | 3.96% |
| Asian | 290 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.08% |
24501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 820 | 36.44% |
| Black | 1,292 | 57.42% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.22% |
24501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,285 | 10.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,656 | 13.23% |
| High School Diploma | 4,338 | 34.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 244 | 1.95% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,029 | 8.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,921 | 15.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,090 | 8.71% |
| Masters Degree | 680 | 5.43% |
| Professional Degree | 95 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 176 | 1.41% |