Raphine, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24472
Rockbridge County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,271
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $251,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raphine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24472 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24472 covers 165.8 square miles in Raphine, Rockbridge County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,271 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24472 reports a modest median household income of $51,429 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,360. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $251,000 (25% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $873; owner occupancy is 85.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockbridge County, so 24472 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 24472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raphine, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24472.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 24472, Raphine, 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
2,271
Population
165.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24472?
56.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$51,429
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$36,360
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24472 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Raphine, 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)
$51,429 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,044housing units
1,044
Total Housing Units
998
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$873
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 24472, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,676,000.
42
Businesses
632
Employees
$22.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
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 24472 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24440
Greenville (24440)
2,916 residents
- 24472
Raphine (24472)
2,271 residents
- 24435
Fairfield (24435)
1,925 residents
- 24459 818
Middlebrook (24459)
818 residents
- 24483 587
Vesuvius (24483)
587 residents
- 24476 280
Steeles Tavern (24476)
280 residents
- 24464 213
Montebello (24464)
213 residents
- 24415 41
Brownsburg (24415)
41 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24472 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24459
Middlebrook (24459)
$94,500 median income
- 24483
Vesuvius (24483)
$77,500 median income
- 24435
Fairfield (24435)
$70,114 median income
- 24472
Raphine (24472)
$51,429 median income
- 24440
Greenville (24440)
$46,178 median income
- 24464 $33,879
Montebello (24464)
$33,879 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24472 ranks #4 of 6 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 24472, 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 (2,271 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 24472 in?
ZIP code 24472 (Raphine) 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 24472?
ZIP code 24472 in Raphine, VA has a population of 2,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24472?
The median household income in ZIP 24472 is $51,429, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24472?
The median home value in ZIP 24472 is $251,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24472 is White at 88.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24472?
ZIP code 24472 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24472 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24472?
In ZIP code 24472, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 24472?
In ZIP code 24472, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24472 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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