Alleghany County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
14,986
population (2021)
-7.8%
pop change since 2010
51005
FIPS code
Alleghany County ZIP code map
About Alleghany County
Alleghany County is located in Virginia and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,986 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.8% from 16,250 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alleghany County is 51005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,986 |
| 2010 population | 16,250 |
| Change | -7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51005 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alleghany County
ZIP codes for Alleghany County, VA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24422 | Clifton Forge | Alleghany | View map |
| 24448 | Iron Gate | Alleghany | View map |
| 24457 | Low Moor | Alleghany | View map |
| 24474 | Selma | Alleghany | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,550
Population
46.9
Median age
$44,452
Median household income
$27,881
Per capita income
$108,700
Median home value
$536
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
2,240
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
142
Under 5
135
138
5–9
130
245
10–14
231
125
15–19
118
154
20–24
145
384
25–34
364
211
35–44
199
260
45–54
246
209
55–59
197
271
60–64
256
342
65–74
323
247
75–84
233
126
85+
119
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,157 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 4,393 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,390 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 46.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.8%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,732 | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
9.9%
$15k–$25k
15.2%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $44,452 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.0%
$50k–$100k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,700 |
| Median rent / month | $536 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 19.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.8% |
| Electricity | 57.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 929 | 41.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 47 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 465 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 822 | 36.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 533 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,061 | 46.9% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.7% | 24.0% |
| Married | 45.1% | 40.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 16.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 18.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
44.2%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 1.2% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 609 | 55.0% |
| High school | 202 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 173 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.8%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.7%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Retail trade
6.4%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Other services
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.9% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.7% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 31.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 389 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.9% |
| Public insurance | 49.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,273 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,471 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 5,415 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,550 | 82.0% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 79 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 34 | 43.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 702 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 580 | 10.5% |
| French | 495 | 8.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 23 | 0.4% |
| German | 21 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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