PlainZIP

Natural Bridge, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24578

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

1,056
12/sq mi
$68,355
Median income
$223,900
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24578 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24578 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, home to just 1,056 residents across 90.3 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24578 reports a modest median household income of $68,355 (20% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $50,223. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. Housing costs here run $223,900 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $789 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockbridge County, so you can benchmark 24578 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 24578

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Natural Bridge, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24578.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24578, Natural Bridge, 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

1,056

Population

90.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24578?

59.0

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 2.0%
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?

$68,355

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$50,223

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24578 ranks nationally

Natural Bridge, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,355 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

280

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$223,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$789

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 24578, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,862,000.

36

Businesses

271

Employees

$8.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 22.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.1%
Retail trade 3 8.3%

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 24578 vs 24555 →

ZIP 24578 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 24578 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 24578 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 24578 ranks #2 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
24555 Glasgow, VA 2,140 4.7 mi
24579 Natural Bridge Station, VA 1,389 5.9 mi
24450 Lexington, VA 16,741 8.8 mi
24066 Buchanan, VA 4,883 10.8 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 Natural Bridge, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24578 in? ▼
ZIP code 24578 (Natural Bridge) 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 24578? ▼
ZIP code 24578 in Natural Bridge, VA has a population of 1,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24578? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24578 is $68,355, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24578? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24578 is $223,900, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24578? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24578 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24578? ▼
ZIP code 24578 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24578? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24578 are: Construction (8), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24578? ▼
In ZIP code 24578, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 24578? ▼
In ZIP code 24578, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24578? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24578 is 5.9% 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.