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 Moderate-density area
- $66,300
- Median income Near-median income area
- $278,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Staunton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24401 (Staunton, VA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.4 in 2023 to 266.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staunton, Staunton County, Virginia, with 35,499 residents across 345.0 square miles, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24401 reports a modest median household income of $66,300 (23% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,344. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $278,600 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,041; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page surfaces 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 24401 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staunton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
173 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
146 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 24401?
43.6
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$37,344
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24401 ranks nationally
Staunton, VA 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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,086housing units
18,086
Total Housing Units
16,804
Occupied Units
1,282
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24401
Staunton (24401)
35,499 residents
- 24477 10,573
Stuarts Draft (24477)
10,573 residents
- 22939 5,398
Fishersville (22939)
5,398 residents
- 24482 4,872
Verona (24482)
4,872 residents
- 24421 3,868
Churchville (24421)
3,868 residents
- 24440 2,916
Greenville (24440)
2,916 residents
- 24467 2,212
Mount Sidney (24467)
2,212 residents
- 24437 904
Fort Defiance (24437)
904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24421
Churchville (24421)
$98,125 median income
- 24467
Mount Sidney (24467)
$93,851 median income
- 24437
Fort Defiance (24437)
$87,200 median income
- 24477
Stuarts Draft (24477)
$84,260 median income
- 22939
Fishersville (22939)
$84,209 median income
- 24482
Verona (24482)
$75,866 median income
- 24401
Staunton (24401)
$66,300 median income
- 24440
Greenville (24440)
$46,178 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24401, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,499 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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