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Altavista, VA

Town in Campbell County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24517.

Population

3,342

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

624

ZIP codes

1

Altavista and its ZIP codes

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Altavista at a glance

  • Altavista is about 2.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $51,349, 45% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,900 (63% below Virginia) and median rent is $910 a month.

Local data for Altavista, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Altavista, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,349

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$142,900

Median rent

$910/mo

Homeownership

55.3%

Bachelor's or higher

27.7%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

23.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (311), German Americans (139), Puerto Ricans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Altavista.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,280

18,718 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$382M

FY 2026, $6,858 per person

Campbell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Altavista, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.0%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Altavista, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

700

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

42.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Altavista, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

16.8%

U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Altavista

1 in or overlapping Altavista. Population shown

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Cities near Altavista

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HurtTown2.8 mi3.5
MotleyCensus-designated place6 mi4
TimberlakeCensus-designated place13 mi11.2
GretnaTown13 mi1.7
RustburgCensus-designated place14 mi12.5
ForestCensus-designated place16 mi13.6
BrooknealTown19 mi3.5
MonetaCensus-designated place19 mi3.8
LynchburgCity19 mi48.9
BedfordTown20 mi11.1
North ShoreCensus-designated place21 mi14
ConcordCensus-designated place22 mi5.6
PenhookCensus-designated place22 mi11.2
ChathamTown22 mi2
NathalieCensus-designated place23 mi3
Westlake CornerCensus-designated place24 mi13.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Altavista, VA in?
Altavista is in Campbell County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Altavista, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Altavista include 24517.
What is the population of Altavista, VA?
About 3,342 people live in Altavista, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Altavista?
Nearby places include Hurt (2.8 mi), Motley (6 mi), Timberlake (13 mi), Gretna (13 mi), Rustburg (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023