Zip code 24421: Churchville, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24421
24421 is a rural zip code in Churchville, Virginia (Augusta County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 3,450 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 49.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $98,125 a year, 22% above the national median of $80,734. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $372,700, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,291 a month.
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and management.
How 24421 compares
- Median age49.995thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39238th of 849 in VA
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%220th of 852 in VA
- Veterans10.6%91stU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%246th of 851 in VA
- Homeownership rate82.2%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%325th of 836 in VA
- Government workers17.9%76thU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%456th of 846 in VA
- Median household income$98,12570thU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170224th of 796 in VA
- Housing vacancy9.2%67thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%476th of 836 in VA
- Median home value$372,70058thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700248th of 782 in VA
- Average commute26.7 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min469th of 799 in VA
- 54thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%331st of 846 in VA
- Per capita income$40,70152ndU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666386th of 849 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$48,51451stU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861384th of 834 in VA
- Broadband access91.9%48thU.S. 91% · VA 91%274th of 836 in VA
- Median gross rent$1,29142ndU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579251st of 616 in VA
- 41stU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%285th of 846 in VA
- Uninsured rate5.3%36thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%442nd of 846 in VA
- 35thU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%439th of 850 in VA
- 31stU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%434th of 846 in VA
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%485th of 846 in VA
- Residents under 1815.4%9thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%614th of 852 in VA
- Population density46/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi582nd of 852 in VA
- Population3,4506thU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170420th of 852 in VA
- Work from home4.5%6thU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%672nd of 848 in VA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%614th of 852 in VA
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7753rd of 852 in VA
- Poverty rate2.3%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%757th of 837 in VA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%682nd of 774 in VA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471765th of 832 in VA
| Measure | 24421 | Augusta | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 45.1 | 39 | 38.9 | 238th of 849 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.5% | 22.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 220th of 852 | |
| Veterans | 10.6% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 246th of 851 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.2% | 80.2% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 325th of 836 | |
| Government workers | 17.9% | 14.8% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 456th of 846 | |
| Median household income | $98,125 | $82,049 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 224th of 796 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 476th of 836 | |
| Median home value | $372,700 | $306,100 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 248th of 782 | |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 23.8 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 469th of 799 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.6% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 10% | 331st of 846 | |
| Per capita income | $40,701 | $40,342 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 386th of 849 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,514 | $48,670 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 384th of 834 | |
| Broadband access | 91.9% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 274th of 836 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,291 | $1,136 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 251st of 616 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 285th of 846 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.3% | 6.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 442nd of 846 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 25.1% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 439th of 850 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.2% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 434th of 846 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 485th of 846 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.4% | 18.4% | 21.7% | 22% | 614th of 852 | |
| Population density | 46/sq mi | 81/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 582nd of 852 | |
| Population | 3,450 | 78,033 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 420th of 852 | |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 672nd of 848 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 2.4% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 614th of 852 | |
| Diversity index | 6.3 | 22.2 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 753rd of 852 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.3% | 6.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 757th of 837 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 8.2% | 44.1% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 682nd of 774 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.318 | 0.416 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 765th of 832 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,434
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 70.4%
- Married couples
- 66.6%
- Living alone
- 18.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.6%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,579
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Vacant
- 9.2%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 8.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24421 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $55,125 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $47,596 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,612 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,980 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12%
- Households with broadband
- 91.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47%
- No internet access
- 6.6%
- Without health insurance
- 5.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Churchville
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Augusta County
- Center point
- 38.2447° N, 79.2451° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 24421
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24485 | West Augusta, VA | 4.9 mi | $60,250 |
| 24479 | Swoope, VA | 5.6 mi | $80,583 |
| 24463 | Mint Spring, VA · PO box | 7.2 mi | — |
| 24411 | Augusta Springs, VA | 9.9 mi | — |
| 22843 | Mount Solon, VA | 10 mi | $89,141 |
| 24401 | Staunton, VA | 12 mi | $66,300 |
| 24402 | Staunton, VA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 24442 | Head Waters, VA | 12 mi | $69,750 |
| 24430 | Craigsville, VA | 13 mi | $45,000 |
| 24432 | Deerfield, VA | 13 mi | $89,259 |
| 24482 | Verona, VA | 14 mi | $75,866 |
| 24459 | Middlebrook, VA | 14 mi | $94,500 |
Zip codes like 24421 elsewhere
Questions about 24421
What city is zip code 24421?
24421 is assigned to Churchville, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24421 in?
24421 is in Augusta County, Virginia.
What is the population of 24421?
About 3,450 people live in 24421, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24421 in?
24421 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24421?
The median household income in 24421 is $98,125.
What zip codes are near 24421?
The closest zip codes to 24421 are 24485, 24479, 24463, 24411, 22843.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24421, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.