Goshen, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24439
Rockbridge County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,253
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,219
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Goshen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24439 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24439 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goshen, Rockbridge County, Virginia, home to just 1,253 residents across 245.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24439 reports a modest median household income of $47,219 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,849. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,900 (49% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $796; owner occupancy is 90.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockbridge County, so 24439 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 24439
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goshen, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24439.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 24439, Goshen, 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
1,253
Population
245.7
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24439?
50.9
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$47,219
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$28,849
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24439 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Goshen, 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)
$47,219 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
665housing units
665
Total Housing Units
501
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$796
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 24439, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,872,000.
20
Businesses
192
Employees
$9.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 24439 vs 24473 →
ZIP 24439 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24430
Craigsville (24430)
2,643 residents
- 24439
Goshen (24439)
1,253 residents
- 24473 922
Rockbridge Baths (24473)
922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24439 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24439 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24473
Rockbridge Baths (24473)
$67,813 median income
- 24439
Goshen (24439)
$47,219 median income
- 24430
Craigsville (24430)
$45,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24439 ranks #2 of 3 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 24439, 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 (1,253 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 24439 in?
ZIP code 24439 (Goshen) 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 24439?
ZIP code 24439 in Goshen, VA has a population of 1,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24439?
The median household income in ZIP 24439 is $47,219, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24439?
The median home value in ZIP 24439 is $171,900, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24439 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24439?
ZIP code 24439 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24439?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24439 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24439?
In ZIP code 24439, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 24439?
In ZIP code 24439, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24439?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24439 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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