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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
$82,083
Median income
$263,400
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,316. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $263,400 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $996 monthly, and 81.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockingham County, so you can benchmark 24441 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 24441

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grottoes, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24441.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24441?

45.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$38,316

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24441 ranks nationally

Grottoes, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,083 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,843

Total Housing Units

2,583

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$263,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24441 ranks #3 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 24441 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 24441 ranks #5 of 8 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
24431 Crimora, VA 2,656 4.1 mi
24471 Port Republic, VA 1,355 5.9 mi
24437 Fort Defiance, VA 904 6.3 mi
24486 Weyers Cave, VA 3,490 7.5 mi
22841 Mount Crawford, VA 2,791 8.8 mi
22980 Waynesboro, VA 31,451 9.7 mi
22932 Crozet, VA 7,488 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

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Pop: 10,388
22812 standard
Bridgewater, VA
Pop: 8,927
22815 standard
Broadway, VA
Pop: 8,355
22821 standard
Dayton, VA
Pop: 5,753
22853 standard
Timberville, VA
Pop: 4,367
22840 standard
Mc Gaheysville, VA
Pop: 4,354

Related Areas

Rockingham County Grottoes, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.