Fairfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24435
Rockbridge County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,925
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,114
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24435 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24435 covers 80.9 square miles in Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,925 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24435 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,114 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,805. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 2.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,700 (39% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 92.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockbridge County, so 24435 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 24435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24435.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 24435, Fairfield, 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
1,925
Population
80.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24435?
51.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$70,114
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$44,805
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24435 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fairfield, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,114 44th percentile higher than 44% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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
1,053housing units
1,053
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
197
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 24435, employing approximately 325 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,207,000.
40
Businesses
325
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 24435 vs 24415 →
ZIP 24435 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24416
Buena Vista (24416)
8,807 residents
- 24440 2,916
Greenville (24440)
2,916 residents
- 24472 2,271
Raphine (24472)
2,271 residents
- 24435 1,925
Fairfield (24435)
1,925 residents
- 24473 922
Rockbridge Baths (24473)
922 residents
- 24483 587
Vesuvius (24483)
587 residents
- 24476 280
Steeles Tavern (24476)
280 residents
- 24415 41
Brownsburg (24415)
41 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24435 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24483
Vesuvius (24483)
$77,500 median income
- 24435
Fairfield (24435)
$70,114 median income
- 24473
Rockbridge Baths (24473)
$67,813 median income
- 24416
Buena Vista (24416)
$54,882 median income
- 24472
Raphine (24472)
$51,429 median income
- 24440
Greenville (24440)
$46,178 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24435 ranks #2 of 6 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 24435, 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 (1,925 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 24435 in?
ZIP code 24435 (Fairfield) is located in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Rockbridge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockbridge-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24435?
ZIP code 24435 in Fairfield, VA has a population of 1,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24435?
The median household income in ZIP 24435 is $70,114, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24435?
The median home value in ZIP 24435 is $203,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24435 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24435?
ZIP code 24435 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24435 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24435?
In ZIP code 24435, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24435?
In ZIP code 24435, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24435 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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