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Weyers Cave, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24486

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

3,490
59/sq mi
$80,990
Median income
$284,000
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Weyers Cave pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24486 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.1 square miles in Weyers Cave, Augusta County, Virginia. The area is home to 3,490 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 24486 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24486 sits at $80,990 (5% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,578. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $284,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,057 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Augusta County, so you can benchmark 24486 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24486

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24486.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 24486, Weyers Cave, 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

3,490

Population

59.1

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24486?

34.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$80,990

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$41,578

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24486 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,990 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,287

Total Housing Units

1,287

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$284,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,057

Median Rent

1996

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24486 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 177
2021 +5.3% 187
2022 +15.0% 215
2023 +6.4% 228
2024 +9.3% 250

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 24486, employing approximately 1,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,668,000.

97

Businesses

1,342

Employees

$74.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 13.4%
Transportation and warehousing 13 13.4%
Wholesale trade 11 11.3%
Retail trade 11 11.3%
Manufacturing 9 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.2%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%

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 24486 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 24486 ranks #5 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 24486 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 24486 ranks #7 of 9 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
24467 Mount Sidney, VA 2,212 3.2 mi
22841 Mount Crawford, VA 2,791 3.7 mi
24437 Fort Defiance, VA 904 5.0 mi
24471 Port Republic, VA 1,355 7.3 mi
24482 Verona, VA 4,872 7.0 mi
22801 Harrisonburg, VA 37,989 8.2 mi
24441 Grottoes, VA 6,140 7.5 mi
22812 Bridgewater, VA 8,927 7.8 mi
22807 Harrisonburg, VA 3,311 10.3 mi
24431 Crimora, VA 2,656 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Augusta County

24477 standard
Stuarts Draft, VA
Pop: 10,573
22939 standard
Fishersville, VA
Pop: 5,398
24482 standard
Verona, VA
Pop: 4,872
24421 standard
Churchville, VA
Pop: 3,868
24440 standard
Greenville, VA
Pop: 2,916
24431 standard
Crimora, VA
Pop: 2,656

Related Areas

Augusta County Weyers Cave, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24486 in? ▼
ZIP code 24486 (Weyers Cave) 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 24486? ▼
ZIP code 24486 in Weyers Cave, VA has a population of 3,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24486? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24486 is $80,990, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24486? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24486 is $284,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24486? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24486 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24486? ▼
ZIP code 24486 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24486? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24486 are: Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (13), Wholesale trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24486? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24486 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 24486? ▼
In ZIP code 24486, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 24486? ▼
In ZIP code 24486, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24486? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24486 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Weyers Cave, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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