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 Low-density area
- $68,355
- Median income Near-median income area
- $223,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,223. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $223,900 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $789; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockbridge County, so 24578 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 24578
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Natural Bridge, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24578.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24578?
59.0
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$68,355
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$50,223
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24578 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Natural Bridge, 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)
$68,355 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
280housing units
280
Total Housing Units
189
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24450
Lexington (24450)
16,741 residents
- 24066 4,883
Buchanan (24066)
4,883 residents
- 24555 2,140
Glasgow (24555)
2,140 residents
- 24579 1,389
Natural Bridge Station (24579)
1,389 residents
- 24578 1,056
Natural Bridge (24578)
1,056 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24578 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24578 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24450
Lexington (24450)
$76,587 median income
- 24578
Natural Bridge (24578)
$68,355 median income
- 24066
Buchanan (24066)
$63,333 median income
- 24555
Glasgow (24555)
$56,080 median income
- 24579
Natural Bridge Station (24579)
$45,944 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24578, 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 (1,056 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 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.
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