24421 ZIP Code — Churchville, VA

Augusta County, Virginia

ZIP code 24421 is located in Churchville, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 74.49 square miles and serves a population of 3,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24421

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 $335,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,250. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 24421 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,336

population

74.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Churchville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22843 Mount Solon (8.2 mi) 24479 Swoope (8.2 mi) 24485 West Augusta (8.8 mi) 24401 Staunton (9.1 mi) 24482 Verona (9.1 mi) 24467 Mount Sidney (10 mi) 22812 Bridgewater (10.2 mi) 24486 Weyers Cave (11.7 mi) 22939 Fishersville (14.2 mi) 24430 Craigsville (14.3 mi) 22841 Mount Crawford (14.9 mi) 24442 Head Waters (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,336
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	74.49 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	38.2533
Longitude	-79.1511
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.0%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,336

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$92,250

Median household income

$36,665

Per capita income

$335,600

Median home value

$1,098

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,342

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

138

15–19

135

121

20–24

118

191

25–34

186

176

35–44

172

229

45–54

222

169

55–59

165

128

60–64

125

252

65–74

244

117

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	509	15.3%
18 and over	2,827	84.7%
65 and over	766	23.0%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,278	97.7%
Two or more races	24	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.5%
Asian	18	0.5%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.0%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$92,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 37.2%

$500k–$1M 20.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$335,600
Median rent / month	$1,098
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	19.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	885	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	156	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	120	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	242	17.2%
Households with children under 18	363	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	550	39.2%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	20.5%
Married	59.2%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	4.7%
Divorced	16.3%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	14.9%
Kindergarten	55	10.9%
Elementary school	82	16.3%
High school	214	42.5%
College / grad school	78	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.8%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,219	96.5%
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)	3,303	99.0%
Born in same state	3,285	98.5%
Born in different state	2,510	75.2%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.0%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	679	20.4%
French	340	10.2%
Italian	186	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	1.3%
English	7	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24421

What city is ZIP code 24421 in?

ZIP code 24421 is primarily assigned to Churchville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24421 in?

ZIP code 24421 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24421 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24421 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 24421 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24421?

The median home value in ZIP code 24421 is $335,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 24421?

ZIP code 24421 has an estimated population of 3,336 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24421 in?

ZIP code 24421 observes the EST timezone.