24279 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 24279 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24279 is White. The current unemployment level in 24279 is 3.1%.
| Population | 4,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.65% |
| Population Density | 59 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,049 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,530 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $143,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.56% |
24279 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,188 | 87.47% |
| Black | 521 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
24279 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 439 | 98.43% |
| Black | 3 | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
24279 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 279 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 287 | 9.67% |
| High School Diploma | 1,048 | 35.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 405 | 13.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 523 | 17.63% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 111 | 3.74% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.54% |