Hot Springs, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24445

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

2,673
10/sq mi
$51,500
Median income
$163,700
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hot Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24445 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24445 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 275.6 square miles in Hot Springs, Bath County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,673 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 24445 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24445 sits at $51,500 (40% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,045. The poverty rate stands at 30.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $163,700 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24445 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Bath County, so you can benchmark 24445 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 24445

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24445.

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 24445, Hot Springs, 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

2,673

Population

275.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24445?

55.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$51,500

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$30,045

Per Capita Income

30.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24445 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,500 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,730

Total Housing Units

1,028

Occupied Units

702

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$163,700

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 24445, employing approximately 1,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,567,000.

58

Businesses

1,337

Employees

$56.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 13.8%
Construction 6 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.2%

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 24445 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 24445 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 24445 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 24445 ranks #2 of 3 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
24412 Bacova, VA 131 7.6 mi
24474 Selma, VA 544 10.5 mi
24422 Clifton Forge, VA 6,315 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24445 in?
ZIP code 24445 (Hot Springs) is located in Bath County, Virginia. Bath County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bath-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24445?
ZIP code 24445 in Hot Springs, VA has a population of 2,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24445?
The median household income in ZIP 24445 is $51,500, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24445?
The median home value in ZIP 24445 is $163,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24445 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24445?
ZIP code 24445 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 1,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24445 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24445?
In ZIP code 24445, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 24445?
In ZIP code 24445, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24445 is 30.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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