ZIP Code 24579 Demographics

Rockbridge County, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 24579 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,111

↓ 95.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,542

↓ 32.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$147,600

↓ 36.4% vs county

Median Age

51.4 yrs

↓ +4.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

↓ +50.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 24579 compares to Rockbridge County and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 24579 $42k Rockbridge $62k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 24579 $148k Rockbridge $232k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

72.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 24579 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$147,600
Down Payment (20%)$29,520
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$937P&I: $746 | Tax: $148 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $563/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 24579, sorted by distance.

24066 10.1 mi away botetourt county 24122 15.3 mi away bedford county 24523 17.1 mi away bedford county 24085 18.6 mi away botetourt county 24174 18.6 mi away bedford county 24064 21.1 mi away botetourt county 24457 26.0 mi away alleghany county 24179 26.3 mi away roanoke county

About Rockbridge County

Rockbridge County is located in Virginia and has a total population of 22,673. The county's median household income is $61,903 and median home value is $232,100. ZIP code 24579 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Rockbridge County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.