PlainZIP

Staunton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24401

Staunton County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,499
103/sq mi
$66,300
Median income
$278,600
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Staunton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
103
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 345.0 square miles in Staunton, Staunton County, Virginia. The area is home to 35,499 residents, producing a population density of 103 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24401 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24401 sits at $66,300 (23% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,344. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $278,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 24401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24401, Staunton, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,499

Population

345.0

Area (sq mi)

103

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 24401?

43.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 9.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,300

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,344

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,300 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,086

Total Housing Units

16,804

Occupied Units

1,282

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$278,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,041

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24401 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 179
2021 +9.3% 196
2022 +17.7% 231
2023 +11.2% 256
2024 +3.8% 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,003 business establishments in ZIP 24401, employing approximately 12,696 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,193,000.

1,003

Businesses

12,696

Employees

$536.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 173 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 146 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 111 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 100 10.0%
Construction 94 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 7.2%
Finance and insurance 62 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.9%
Wholesale trade 25 2.5%
Manufacturing 21 2.1%
Information 21 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.8%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24401 vs 22939 →

ZIP 24401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24401 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24401 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
22939 Fishersville, VA 5,398 6.4 mi
24482 Verona, VA 4,872 7.0 mi
24477 Stuarts Draft, VA 10,573 9.2 mi
24440 Greenville, VA 2,916 10.5 mi
24437 Fort Defiance, VA 904 10.1 mi
24467 Mount Sidney, VA 2,212 10.7 mi
24421 Churchville, VA 3,868 10.8 mi

Related Areas

Staunton County Staunton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24401 in? ▼
ZIP code 24401 (Staunton) is located in Staunton County, Virginia. Staunton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/staunton-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24401? ▼
ZIP code 24401 in Staunton, VA has a population of 35,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24401 is $66,300, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24401 is $278,600, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24401 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24401? ▼
ZIP code 24401 has 1,003 business establishments employing approximately 12,696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24401 are: Retail trade (173), Other services (except public administration) (146), Accommodation and food services (111). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24401 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24401? ▼
In ZIP code 24401, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24401 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24401? ▼
In ZIP code 24401, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24401 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Staunton, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.