PlainZIP

Rockbridge Baths, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24473

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

922
7/sq mi
$67,813
Median income
$326,400
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockbridge Baths pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24473 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge County, Virginia, home to just 922 residents across 139.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24473 reports a modest median household income of $67,813 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $46,192. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $326,400 (2% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is -. To put 24473 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rockbridge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 24473, Rockbridge Baths, 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

922

Population

139.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24473?

56.9

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$67,813

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$46,192

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24473 ranks nationally

Rockbridge Baths, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,813 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

574

Total Housing Units

433

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$326,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 24473, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,178,000.

10

Businesses

25

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 40.0%

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 24473 vs 24415 →

ZIP 24473 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 24473 ranks #4 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 24473 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 24473 ranks #4 of 5 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
24415 Brownsburg, VA 41 5.3 mi
24439 Goshen, VA 1,253 6.7 mi
24435 Fairfield, VA 1,925 6.8 mi
24459 Middlebrook, VA 818 10.2 mi
24450 Lexington, VA 16,741 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockbridge County

24450 standard
Lexington, VA
Pop: 16,741
24472 standard
Raphine, VA
Pop: 2,271
24555 standard
Glasgow, VA
Pop: 2,140
24435 standard
Fairfield, VA
Pop: 1,925
24579 standard
Natural Bridge Station, VA
Pop: 1,389
24439 standard
Goshen, VA
Pop: 1,253

Related Areas

Rockbridge County Rockbridge Baths, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24473 in? ▼
ZIP code 24473 (Rockbridge Baths) 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 24473? ▼
ZIP code 24473 in Rockbridge Baths, VA has a population of 922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24473 is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24473 is $326,400, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24473 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24473? ▼
ZIP code 24473 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24473? ▼
In ZIP code 24473, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 24473? ▼
In ZIP code 24473, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24473 is 7.1% 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.