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Danville, VA
City in Danville city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24540, 24541.
Population
42,214
Land area
42.8sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
2
Danville and its ZIP codes
Danville at a glance
- Danville is about 4.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $44,423, 52% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,100 (69% below Virginia) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Danville, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools23
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices2
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores30
- Restaurants198
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Danville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,423
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,901), German Americans (1,349), Mexican Americans (989).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Danville city. PPP loans are for Danville.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,655
25,188 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$324M
FY 2026, $7,614 per person
How people get to work
Danville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
306
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Danville
2 in or overlapping Danville. Population shown
Cities near Danville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount HermonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| BlairsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Milton, NCTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Ruffin, NCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Yanceyville, NCTown | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| ChathamTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| Sandy LevelCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| Eden, NCCity | 20 mi | 14.2 |
| Laurel ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Reidsville, NCCity | 22 mi | 14.8 |
| Wentworth, NCTown | 22 mi | 14.2 |
| ChatmossCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| RidgewayTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| GretnaTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 26 mi | 11 |
| Mountain RoadCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danville, VA in?
- Danville is in Danville city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Danville, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Danville include 24540, 24541.
- What is the population of Danville, VA?
- About 42,214 people live in Danville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danville?
- Nearby places include Mount Hermon (5.6 mi), Blairs (7.6 mi), Milton, NC (12 mi), Ruffin, NC (12 mi), Yanceyville, NC (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023