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Halifax County, VA
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Halifax County, Virginia.
Population
33,639
Land area
818sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Halifax County
Halifax County at a glance
- Halifax County is 81% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,013 a year, 44% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,700 (59% below Virginia) and median rent is $790 a month.
- The biggest population centers are South Boston (7,853), Mountain Road (1,574) and Halifax (1,496).
Local data for Halifax County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools13
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices11
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants72
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Halifax County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,013
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$155,700
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,824), German Americans (1,570), Italian Americans (394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,351
11,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,734 per person
PPP loans
$29.1M
594 loans, 4,216 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Halifax County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halifax County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
872
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halifax County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Halifax County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Halifax County, VA?
- South Boston is the largest city or town in Halifax County, with about 7,853 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Halifax County?
- Halifax County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24520, 24534, 24539, 24558, 24577.
- What is the population of Halifax County, VA?
- About 33,639 people live in Halifax County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Halifax County?
- Halifax County borders Granville County, NC, Pittsylvania County, Campbell County, Person County, NC, Mecklenburg County, Caswell County, NC, Charlotte County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023