24472 ZIP Code — Raphine, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24472 is located in Raphine, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 71.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24472

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,898) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 24472 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,068

population

71.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raphine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24476 Steeles Tavern (1.4 mi) 24440 Greenville (5.3 mi) 24435 Fairfield (6.3 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (6.8 mi) 24464 Montebello (8.7 mi) 24483 Vesuvius (9.7 mi) 24477 Stuarts Draft (10.4 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (11.6 mi) 22976 Tyro (11.7 mi) 22967 Roseland (12.8 mi) 24430 Craigsville (13.4 mi) 24479 Swoope (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,068
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	71.06 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.9437
Longitude	-79.2149
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,068

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$49,898

Median household income

$35,170

Per capita income

$249,800

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

883

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

101

15–19

106

20–24

141

25–34

146

35–44

45–54

217

55–59

226

60–64

143

65–74

148

100

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	8.0%
18 and over	1,903	92.0%
65 and over	656	31.7%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,878	84.4%
Hispanic or Latino	158	7.1%
Other race	158	7.1%
Two or more races	32	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 12.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	12.4%
Median income	$49,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,800
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	25.4%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	522	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	59	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	213	25.8%
Households with children under 18	101	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	454	55.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	15.3%
Married	56.4%	58.2%
Separated	3.3%	5.0%
Widowed	4.2%	12.9%
Divorced	1.7%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	10.3%
High school	132	41.4%
College / grad school	154	48.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.8%

Construction 11.0%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.9%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	47.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	226	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,068	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,057	99.5%
Born in same state	2,040	98.6%
Born in different state	1,240	60.0%
Foreign born	17	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.5%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	315	15.2%
Arab	306	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	7.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	83.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24472

What city is ZIP code 24472 in?

ZIP code 24472 is primarily assigned to Raphine, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24472 in?

ZIP code 24472 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24472 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24472 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24472 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24472 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24472 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 24472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24472 in?

ZIP code 24472 observes the EST timezone.