Zip code 24485: West Augusta, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24485?

24485 is assigned to West Augusta, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24485 in?

24485 is in Augusta County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24485?

About 346 people live in 24485, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24485?

The median household income in 24485 is $60,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 24485?

The closest zip codes to 24485 are 24421, 24442, 24479, 24458, 24432.

Residential delivery areaAugusta CountyEastern Time

Population

346

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$242K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

85 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24485

24485 is a rural zip code in West Augusta, Virginia (Augusta County), covering 85 sq mi of land. About 346 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 59 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $60,250 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $242,300, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.6 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; business and finance; and management. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 24485 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 346 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age59
99th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 3979th of 849 in VA
Self-employed workers22.2%
99th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%54th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate91.4%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%134th of 836 in VA
Veterans14.2%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%114th of 851 in VA
Residents 65 and older30.6%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%145th of 852 in VA
Tech workers10.3%
97th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%63rd of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy22.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%181st of 836 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.506
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47169th of 832 in VA
Work from home20.7%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%174th of 848 in VA
Average commute29.6 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min346th of 799 in VA
Per capita income$48,800
70th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666235th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher33.5%
53rd
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%302nd of 850 in VA
Median home value$242,300
31st
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700470th of 782 in VA
Median household income$60,250
21st
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170562nd of 796 in VA
Poverty rate6.1%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%589th of 837 in VA
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%734th of 846 in VA
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%478th of 836 in VA
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%545th of 846 in VA
Median earnings per worker$32,188
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861763rd of 834 in VA
Population346
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170783rd of 852 in VA
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi850th of 852 in VA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7818th of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%790th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%723rd of 852 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%708th of 774 in VA
Residents under 186.1%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%778th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%783rd of 846 in VA

Measure	24485	Augusta	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Median age	59	45.1	39	38.9	99th	79th of 849
Self-employed workers	22.2%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	99th	54th of 846
Homeownership rateStrength	91.4%	80.2%	67.3%	65.2%	97th	134th of 836
Veterans	14.2%	7.5%	9.4%	6.2%	97th	114th of 851
Residents 65 and older	30.6%	22.6%	16.7%	17.2%	97th	145th of 852
Tech workers	10.3%	1.9%	6.5%	3.8%	97th	63rd of 846
Housing vacancy	22.5%	6.1%	8.7%	10.1%	95th	181st of 836
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.506	0.416	0.471	0.483	90th	69th of 832
Work from home	20.7%	7.3%	18.3%	15.1%	79th	174th of 848
Average commute	29.6 min	23.8 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	72nd	346th of 799
Per capita income	$48,800	$40,342	$50,666	$44,673	70th	235th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.5%	25.1%	42.2%	35.7%	53rd	302nd of 850
Median home value	$242,300	$306,100	$383,700	$332,700	31st	470th of 782
Median household income	$60,250	$82,049	$93,170	$80,734	21st	562nd of 796
Poverty rateStrength	6.1%	6.6%	9.9%	12.5%	19th	589th of 837
Government workers	9.9%	14.8%	20.5%	14.5%	18th	734th of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	86%	91%	91%	14th	478th of 836
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	2.4%	4.3%	5.2%	9th	545th of 846
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,188	$48,670	$54,861	$49,666	5th	763rd of 834
Population	346	78,033	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	783rd of 852
Population density	4/sq mi	81/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	850th of 852
Diversity index	0	22.2	60.7	61.4	1st	818th of 852
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.6%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	790th of 846
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.4%	13.1%	14.1%	1st	723rd of 852
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	44.1%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	708th of 774
Residents under 18	6.1%	18.4%	21.7%	22%	1st	778th of 852
Healthcare workers	0%	10.9%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	783rd of 846

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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

23%

45–54

35%

55–64

17%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

Under 18

6.1%

65 and over

30.6%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 162
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 50.6%
Married couples: 47.5%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 14.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

20%

Median household income

24485

$60,250

Augusta Co.

$82,049

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$48,800

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.506

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24485

$242,300

Augusta Co.

$306,100

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24485

—

Augusta Co.

$1,136

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 209
Owner-occupied: 91.4%
Vacant: 22.5%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

22%

45–59

40%

60+

Average commute

29.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

26%

Business and finance

16%

Management

15%

Computer and math

10%

Production

Sales

Food service

Education

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

31%

Retail

29%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$32,188

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24485	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$145,476	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,150	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.8%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71%
No internet access: 14.2%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): West Augusta
State: Virginia
County: Augusta County
Center point: 38.2709° N, 79.3300° W
Land area: 85 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 24485

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24421	Churchville, VA	4.9 mi	3,450	$98,125	$372,700
24442	Head Waters, VA	7.6 mi	68	$69,750	—
24479	Swoope, VA	8.9 mi	1,791	$80,583	$390,400
24458	Mc Dowell, VA	11 mi	244	$54,145	$231,300
24432	Deerfield, VA	11 mi	544	$89,259	$166,100
24411	Augusta Springs, VA	11 mi	2	—	—
24433	Doe Hill, VA	12 mi	88	$79,444	$245,800
22843	Mount Solon, VA	12 mi	2,697	$89,141	$267,700
24463	Mint Spring, VA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
24430	Craigsville, VA	13 mi	3,109	$45,000	$167,200
24468	Mustoe, VA · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
24487	Williamsville, VA	15 mi	566	$54,803	$219,600

Questions about 24485

What city is zip code 24485?

24485 is assigned to West Augusta, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24485 in?

24485 is in Augusta County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24485?

About 346 people live in 24485, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24485 in?

24485 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24485?

The median household income in 24485 is $60,250.

What zip codes are near 24485?

The closest zip codes to 24485 are 24421, 24442, 24479, 24458, 24432.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24485, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.