Churchville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24421

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

3,868
20/sq mi
$98,125
Median income
$372,700
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Churchville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.4 square miles in Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,868 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 24421 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24421 sits at $98,125 (15% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,701. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $372,700 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,291 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Augusta County, so you can benchmark 24421 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 24421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24421.

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 24421, Churchville, 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

3,868

Population

198.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24421?

49.9

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$98,125

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$40,701

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24421 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,125 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,579

Total Housing Units

1,434

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$372,700

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,291

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

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

-4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24421 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.0% 169
2021 +8.8% 183
2022 +22.2% 224
2023 +15.1% 258
2024 -4.8% 245

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 24421, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,835,000.

52

Businesses

181

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 40.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24421 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 24421 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 24421 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 24421 ranks the highest of 5 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
24485 West Augusta, VA 389 7.3 mi
22843 Mount Solon, VA 2,458 7.7 mi
24479 Swoope, VA 1,537 7.9 mi
24401 Staunton, VA 35,499 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24421 in?
ZIP code 24421 (Churchville) is located in Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/augusta-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24421?
ZIP code 24421 in Churchville, VA has a population of 3,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24421?
The median household income in ZIP 24421 is $98,125, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24421?
The median home value in ZIP 24421 is $372,700, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24421 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24421?
ZIP code 24421 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24421 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24421?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24421 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 24421?
In ZIP code 24421, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 24421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24421 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24421?
In ZIP code 24421, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24421 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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