24435 ZIP Code — Fairfield, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24435 is located in Fairfield, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 25.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 56% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 24435 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,615

population

25.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24476 Steeles Tavern (6 mi) 24483 Vesuvius (6.2 mi) 24472 Raphine (6.3 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (6.9 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (8.5 mi) 24416 Buena Vista (10.6 mi) 24464 Montebello (11 mi) 24440 Greenville (11.5 mi) 22976 Tyro (13.5 mi) 24439 Goshen (13.7 mi) 24450 Lexington (14.1 mi) 22967 Roseland (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,615
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	25.95 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.8770
Longitude	-79.2945
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	48.2%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,615

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$42,093

Per capita income

$186,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

878

Housing units

43.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

131

106

45–54

137

55–59

60–64

200

65–74

259

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	13.4%
18 and over	1,398	86.6%
65 and over	656	40.6%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 3.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,507	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	93	5.4%
Other race	55	3.2%
Two or more races	53	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	56.3%
3 bedrooms	20.2%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	16.1%
Wood	17.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	161	21.2%
Households with children under 18	110	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	477	62.8%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.5%	9.0%
Married	77.0%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.3%	20.8%
Divorced	5.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 22.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	18.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	43.6%
High school	40	13.9%
College / grad school	70	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 18.2%

Construction 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.9%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	9.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,563	96.8%
Spanish	32	2.0%
Other Indo-European	32	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,573	97.4%
Born in same state	1,535	95.0%
Born in different state	1,172	72.6%
Foreign born	38	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	42	2.6%
Not a US citizen	42	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	567	35.1%
French	195	12.1%
Italian	116	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	58	3.6%
Irish	11	0.7%
German	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24435

What city is ZIP code 24435 in?

ZIP code 24435 is primarily assigned to Fairfield, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24435 in?

ZIP code 24435 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24435 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 24435 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24435 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 24435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24435 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24435 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 24435 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24435 in?

ZIP code 24435 observes the EST timezone.