24430 ZIP Code — Craigsville, VA

Augusta County, Virginia

ZIP code 24430 is located in Craigsville, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 23.63 square miles and serves a population of 3,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24430

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $44,821. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24430 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,629

population

23.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Craigsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24432 Deerfield (4.7 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (7.8 mi) 24479 Swoope (7.9 mi) 24439 Goshen (11.2 mi) 24485 West Augusta (12.5 mi) 24472 Raphine (13.4 mi) 24440 Greenville (14.1 mi) 24421 Churchville (14.3 mi) 24442 Head Waters (14.3 mi) 24476 Steeles Tavern (14.8 mi) 24401 Staunton (15.1 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,629
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	23.63 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.1100
Longitude	-79.3404
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	69.8%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

3,629

Population

154

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$44,821

Median household income

$15,700

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

176

20–24

639

25–34

189

556

35–44

164

390

45–54

115

198

55–59

170

60–64

252

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	414	11.4%
18 and over	3,215	88.6%
65 and over	412	11.4%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Black or African American 29.5%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,256	59.9%
Black or African American	1,111	29.5%
Two or more races	165	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	138	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	1.8%
Other race	19	0.5%
Asian	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 22.2%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	22.2%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$44,821

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	41.3%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	12.1%
Wood	17.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	70	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	239	35.8%
Households with children under 18	251	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	37.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	21.4%
Married	25.3%	45.0%
Separated	2.8%	2.4%
Widowed	3.9%	24.7%
Divorced	14.5%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 22.7%

HS graduate 49.9%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	4	0.9%
Elementary school	184	40.5%
High school	154	33.9%
College / grad school	109	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Public administration 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	30.6%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	18.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	58.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,484	96.0%
Spanish	120	3.4%
Other Indo-European	108	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,364	92.7%
Born in same state	3,346	92.2%
Born in different state	2,510	69.2%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	265	7.3%
Not a US citizen	10	3.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	540	14.9%
Italian	225	6.2%
French	136	3.7%
English	17	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.2%
German	6	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.4%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24430

What city is ZIP code 24430 in?

ZIP code 24430 is primarily assigned to Craigsville, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24430 in?

ZIP code 24430 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24430?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24430?

19% of residents in ZIP code 24430 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24430?

The median home value in ZIP code 24430 is $162,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24430?

The median household income in ZIP code 24430 is $44,821, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24430 in?

ZIP code 24430 observes the EST timezone.