Selma, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24474

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

544
327/sq mi
$93,100
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Selma pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
327
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Selma, Alleghany County, Virginia. The area is home to 544 residents, producing a population density of 327 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 24474 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24474 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,580. The poverty rate stands at 34.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $93,100 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Alleghany County, so you can benchmark 24474 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 →

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 24474, Selma, 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

544

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

327

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24474?

45.4

Median Age

37.7%

Male

62.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$27,580

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

103

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$93,100

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 24474, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,088,000.

8

Businesses

88

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 24474 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 24474 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 Code City Population Distance
24448 Iron Gate, VA 376 3.1 mi
24457 Low Moor, VA 270 4.7 mi
24422 Clifton Forge, VA 6,315 5.1 mi
24085 Eagle Rock, VA 2,182 8.9 mi
24445 Hot Springs, VA 2,673 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24474 in?
ZIP code 24474 (Selma) 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 24474?
ZIP code 24474 in Selma, VA has a population of 544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24474?
The median home value in ZIP 24474 is $93,100, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24474 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24474?
ZIP code 24474 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24474 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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