Stuarts Draft, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24477
Augusta County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,573
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,260
- Median income Above-median income area
- $299,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stuarts Draft pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 84
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24477 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24477 (Stuarts Draft, VA) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.6 in 2023 to 260.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24477 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stuarts Draft, Augusta County, Virginia, home to 10,573 residents across 125.9 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24477 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,260 (2% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,501. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $299,200 (11% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,247; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Augusta County, so 24477 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 24477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stuarts Draft, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24477.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 24477, Stuarts Draft, 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
10,573
Population
125.9
Area (sq mi)
84
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24477?
45.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$84,260
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$47,501
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24477 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Stuarts Draft, 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)
$84,260 Top 39% higher than 61% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,065housing units
5,065
Total Housing Units
4,885
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,247
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24477 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 175 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 190 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 214 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 240 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 261 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 24477, employing approximately 6,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $399,320,000.
186
Businesses
6,987
Employees
$399.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.1% |
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 24477 vs 22952 →
ZIP 24477 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24401
Staunton (24401)
35,499 residents
- 24477 10,573
Stuarts Draft (24477)
10,573 residents
- 22939 5,398
Fishersville (22939)
5,398 residents
- 24440 2,916
Greenville (24440)
2,916 residents
- 22952 2,029
Lyndhurst (22952)
2,029 residents
- 22958 1,637
Nellysford (22958)
1,637 residents
- 24464 213
Montebello (24464)
213 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24477 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22958
Nellysford (22958)
$98,284 median income
- 24477
Stuarts Draft (24477)
$84,260 median income
- 22939
Fishersville (22939)
$84,209 median income
- 22952
Lyndhurst (22952)
$75,333 median income
- 24401
Staunton (24401)
$66,300 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 24477 ranks #2 of 7 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 24477, 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 (10,573 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 24477 in?
ZIP code 24477 (Stuarts Draft) is located in Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/augusta-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24477?
ZIP code 24477 in Stuarts Draft, VA has a population of 10,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24477?
The median household income in ZIP 24477 is $84,260, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24477?
The median home value in ZIP 24477 is $299,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24477 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24477?
ZIP code 24477 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 6,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24477 are: Retail trade (31), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24477?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24477 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24477?
In ZIP code 24477, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 24477?
In ZIP code 24477, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24477 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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