Low Moor, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24457
Alleghany County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 270
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,634
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Low Moor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24457 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24457 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Low Moor, Alleghany County, Virginia, home to just 270 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24457 reports a modest median household income of $47,634 (44% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,982. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,100 (71% below the average Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Alleghany County, so 24457 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 24457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Low Moor, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24457.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 24457, Low Moor, 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
270
Population
18.6
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24457?
60.0
Median Age
44.5%
Male
55.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$47,634
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$24,982
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24457 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Low Moor, 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)
$47,634 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
188housing units
188
Total Housing Units
147
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,100
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 24457, employing approximately 712 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,226,000.
30
Businesses
712
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 50.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 24457 vs 24474 →
ZIP 24457 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24085
Eagle Rock (24085)
2,182 residents
- 24474 544
Selma (24474)
544 residents
- 24448 376
Iron Gate (24448)
376 residents
- 24457 270
Low Moor (24457)
270 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24457 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24457 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24448
Iron Gate (24448)
$70,833 median income
- 24085
Eagle Rock (24085)
$53,633 median income
- 24457
Low Moor (24457)
$47,634 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24457 ranks #3 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 24457, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 24457 in?
ZIP code 24457 (Low Moor) is located in Alleghany County, Virginia. Alleghany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alleghany-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24457?
ZIP code 24457 in Low Moor, VA has a population of 270 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24457?
The median household income in ZIP 24457 is $47,634, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24457?
The median home value in ZIP 24457 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24457 is White at 95.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24457?
ZIP code 24457 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24457 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24457?
In ZIP code 24457, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.8% 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 24457?
In ZIP code 24457, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24457 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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