🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24554

Gladys

ZIP Code 24554 is a standard zip code serving Gladys, Gladys, Virginia (VA), in Campbell County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,995 with a median household income of $43,426. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Campbell
City: Gladys
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.138600
Longitude: -79.104800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 118.04 mi²
Water Area: 0.60 mi²
Population Density: 34.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.245714°N, 37.029926°S, -78.943092°E, -79.215909°W

With 3,995 residents spread across 118.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 34.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,995

Population

50th percentile

$43,426

Median Income

35th percentile

$133,200

Median Home Value

50th percentile

118.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24554 is $43,426, and the median home value is $133,200.

Housing

1,876

Total Units

1,631

Occupied Units

86.9%

Occupancy Rate

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Dublin

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Natural Bridge

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New Market

$41,984

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