Grottoes, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24441
Rockingham County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,140
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grottoes pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24441 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 24441 (Grottoes, VA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.4 in 2023 to 241.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24441 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grottoes, Rockingham County, Virginia, home to 6,140 residents across 114.3 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24441 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,083 (4% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,316. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $263,400 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $996; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockingham County, so 24441 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 24441
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grottoes, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24441.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 24441, Grottoes, 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
6,140
Population
114.3
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24441?
45.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$82,083
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,316
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24441 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Grottoes, 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)
$82,083 Top 40% higher than 60% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,843housing units
2,843
Total Housing Units
2,583
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,400
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$996
Median Rent
1989
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24441 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.0% | 173 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 185 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 208 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 218 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 241 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 24441, employing approximately 750 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,597,000.
77
Businesses
750
Employees
$30.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 19.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.9% |
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 24441 vs 24431 →
ZIP 24441 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
31,451 residents
- 22932 7,488
Crozet (22932)
7,488 residents
- 24441 6,140
Grottoes (24441)
6,140 residents
- 24486 3,490
Weyers Cave (24486)
3,490 residents
- 22841 2,791
Mount Crawford (22841)
2,791 residents
- 24431 2,656
Crimora (24431)
2,656 residents
- 24471 1,355
Port Republic (24471)
1,355 residents
- 24437 904
Fort Defiance (24437)
904 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24441 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24441 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22932
Crozet (22932)
$115,545 median income
- 24471
Port Republic (24471)
$97,396 median income
- 22841
Mount Crawford (22841)
$92,862 median income
- 24437
Fort Defiance (24437)
$87,200 median income
- 24441
Grottoes (24441)
$82,083 median income
- 24486
Weyers Cave (24486)
$80,990 median income
- 24431
Crimora (24431)
$78,856 median income
- 22980
Waynesboro (22980)
$63,943 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24441 ranks #5 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 24441, 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 (6,140 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 24441 in?
ZIP code 24441 (Grottoes) is located in Rockingham County, Virginia. Rockingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockingham-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24441?
ZIP code 24441 in Grottoes, VA has a population of 6,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24441?
The median household income in ZIP 24441 is $82,083, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24441?
The median home value in ZIP 24441 is $263,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24441?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24441 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24441?
ZIP code 24441 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 750 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24441?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24441 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24441?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24441 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 24441?
In ZIP code 24441, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 24441?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24441 is 27.1 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 24441?
In ZIP code 24441, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24441?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24441 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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