Question 1

Is 24540 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24540 in Danville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Danville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 24540 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 24540?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24540 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 24540. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 24540 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Danville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 24540?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 24540 is approximately $154K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 24540 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 24540 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 24540 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 24540 has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100, placing it in the moderate range for Danville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 76/100, 24540 scores similarly to the middle tier of Danville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Danville — ZIP 24540

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
O. Trent Bonner Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Woodberry Hills Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Westwood Middle	06–08	—	—	—
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus	06–12	—	—	—
The Northside Preschool	PK–PK	—	—	—
Twin Springs Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—