ZIP Code 24554

In ZIP code 24554, which covers Altavista and the surrounding area, households bring in a median of $56,667 a year, or about $29,884 per person. With a median home value of $159,600 and a county property tax rate of 0.45%, annual property taxes run roughly $718. Sales tax adds 5.30% to purchases. That combination leaves a meaningful share of earnings for everyday expenses, savings, or paying down debt, since housing costs and taxes together claim a smaller portion of income than in many parts of Virginia.