Income & Economy in Altavista town, VA (24517)
Median Income
$51,141
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+278
Wealth inflow
Population
4,932
Unemployment
9.5%
5.8pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 278 for ZIP 24517 (Altavista town, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 24517 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 0.5%, median income rose 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.0%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,141 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| Establishments | 190 |
| Employees | 4,041 |