Zip code 24579: Natural Bridge Station, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24579?

24579 is assigned to Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24579 in?

24579 is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24579?

About 1,107 people live in 24579, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24579?

The median household income in 24579 is $45,944.

Q: What zip codes are near 24579?

The closest zip codes to 24579 are 24555, 24578, 24526, 24066, 24536.

Residential delivery areaRockbridge CountyEastern Time

Population

1,107

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$678/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 24579

24579 is a rural zip code in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia (Rockbridge County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 1,107 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 53.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,944 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,600, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $678 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 24579 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older34.1%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%103rd of 852 in VA
Median age53.3
97th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39164th of 849 in VA
Veterans12.6%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%162nd of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy20.2%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%216th of 836 in VA
Government workers18.3%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%437th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate74%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%516th of 836 in VA
Poverty rate10.4%
47th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%372nd of 837 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
47th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471326th of 832 in VA
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%348th of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%559th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$29,790
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666662nd of 849 in VA
Median home value$165,600
13th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700616th of 782 in VA
Uninsured rate2.9%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%647th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%523rd of 852 in VA
Residents under 1815.9%
10th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%603rd of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%593rd of 846 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher13.8%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%700th of 850 in VA
Average commute18.5 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min732nd of 799 in VA
Median household income$45,944
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170721st of 796 in VA
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi660th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$29,792
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861783rd of 834 in VA
Median gross rent$678
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579586th of 616 in VA
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%726th of 848 in VA
Diversity index6.4
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7751st of 852 in VA
Population1,107
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170630th of 852 in VA
Broadband access64.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%786th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters5.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%688th of 774 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%795th of 846 in VA

Measure	24579	Rockbridge	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Residents 65 and older	34.1%	27.4%	16.7%	17.2%	98th	103rd of 852
Median age	53.3	49.8	39	38.9	97th	164th of 849
Veterans	12.6%	8.1%	9.4%	6.2%	95th	162nd of 851
Housing vacancy	20.2%	15.9%	8.7%	10.1%	93rd	216th of 836
Government workers	18.3%	19.2%	20.5%	14.5%	78th	437th of 846
Homeownership rate	74%	79.3%	67.3%	65.2%	64th	516th of 836
Poverty rate	10.4%	7.5%	9.9%	12.5%	47th	372nd of 837
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.448	0.471	0.483	47th	326th of 832
Unemployment rate	3.9%	3.9%	4.3%	5.2%	32nd	348th of 846
Self-employed workers	7%	12.2%	8.6%	10%	19th	559th of 846
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,790	$38,899	$50,666	$44,673	18th	662nd of 849
Median home value	$165,600	$248,800	$383,700	$332,700	13th	616th of 782
Uninsured rateStrength	2.9%	4.8%	6.9%	8.4%	12th	647th of 846
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	2.6%	13.1%	14.1%	11th	523rd of 852
Residents under 18	15.9%	17%	21.7%	22%	10th	603rd of 852
Healthcare workers	6.2%	9%	8.5%	9.7%	9th	593rd of 846
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.8%	32.8%	42.2%	35.7%	7th	700th of 850
Average commuteStrength	18.5 min	26.6 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	7th	732nd of 799
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,944	$65,469	$93,170	$80,734	6th	721st of 796
Population density	33/sq mi	38/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	660th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,792	$43,273	$54,861	$49,666	3rd	783rd of 834
Median gross rent	$678	$925	$1,579	$1,413	2nd	586th of 616
Work from home	2.4%	10.3%	18.3%	15.1%	2nd	726th of 848
Diversity index	6.4	19.9	60.7	61.4	2nd	751st of 852
Population	1,107	22,531	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	630th of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	64.3%	84%	91%	91%	1st	786th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	5.1%	42.6%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	688th of 774
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	795th 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

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

27%

75+

Median age

53.3

Under 18

15.9%

65 and over

34.1%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black2%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

6.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 527
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 58.4%
Married couples: 38.1%
Living alone: 39.3%
Veterans (of adults): 12.6%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

41%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24579

$45,944

Rockbridge Co.

$65,469

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,790

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24579

$165,600

Rockbridge Co.

$248,800

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24579

$678

Rockbridge Co.

$925

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 660
Owner-occupied: 74%
Vacant: 20.2%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 5.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

27%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

45%

20–29

14%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

22%

Production

22%

Transportation and moving

19%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Food service

Management

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

45%

Education

19%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$29,792

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24579	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$95,982	$74,888
Service	$9,075	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,786	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,159	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

33%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 64.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.5%
No internet access: 31.3%
Without health insurance: 2.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Natural Bridge Station
State: Virginia
County: Rockbridge County
Center point: 37.5858° N, 79.5027° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24579

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24555	Glasgow, VA	5.9 mi	2,123	$56,080	$185,000
24578	Natural Bridge, VA	6.1 mi	457	$68,355	$223,900
24526	Big Island, VA	6.1 mi	1,494	$85,729	$241,200
24066	Buchanan, VA	10 mi	4,963	$63,333	$222,200
24536	Coleman Falls, VA	12 mi	406	—	—
24416	Buena Vista, VA	13 mi	9,082	$54,882	$158,600
24450	Lexington, VA	14 mi	17,714	$76,587	$305,100
24574	Monroe, VA	14 mi	3,666	$69,133	$221,300
24122	Montvale, VA	15 mi	1,492	$66,563	$198,600
24556	Goode, VA	16 mi	2,584	$87,250	$399,000
24050	Roanoke, VA · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
24570	Lowry, VA	17 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 24579

What city is zip code 24579?

24579 is assigned to Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24579 in?

24579 is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24579?

About 1,107 people live in 24579, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24579 in?

24579 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24579?

The median household income in 24579 is $45,944.

What zip codes are near 24579?

The closest zip codes to 24579 are 24555, 24578, 24526, 24066, 24536.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24579, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.