24437 ZIP Code — Fort Defiance, VA

Augusta County, Virginia

ZIP code 24437 is located in Fort Defiance, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 10.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,585 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,100.

Median household income is $87,083. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24437 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,585
population
10.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24437 ZIP code map
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City Status
Fort Defiance Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,585
Population density 145 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 10.96 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 38.2111
Longitude -78.9331
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 34.6% 37.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 38.5% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 22.8% 20.9% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,585
Population
145
People per sq mi
53.8
Median age
$87,083
Median household income
$37,728
Per capita income
$297,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unemployment
546
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
5
46
5–9
34
27
10–14
21
151
15–19
112
31
25–34
23
88
35–44
65
111
45–54
83
202
55–59
151
58
60–64
43
31
65–74
23
37
75–84
28
120
85+
89
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829718.7%
18 and over1,28881.3%
65 and over32820.7%
Median age53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10%
Other race 10%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or more races 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,39479.1%
Hispanic or Latino17710%
Other race17710%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander70.4%
Two or more races70.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.6% 37.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 42.6% 38.5% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 22.8% 20.9% 26.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 11.6%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 3.5%
$35k–$50k 3.8%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 25.5%
$150k–$200k 22.3%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k3.5%
$35k–$50k3.8%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k22.7%
$100k–$150k25.5%
$150k–$200k22.3%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$87,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$50k–$100k 5.5%
$200k–$300k 43.4%
$300k–$500k 33.2%
$500k–$1M 12.6%
$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$297,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.90

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.4%
2000–20097.7%
1990–19995.9%
1980–198925.8%
1970–197914.8%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19592.7%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier36.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.9%
2 bedrooms9.9%
3 bedrooms61.2%
4 bedrooms10.4%
5+ bedrooms15.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle20.1%
2 vehicles12.5%
3 or more67.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity45.1%
Propane / LP gas6.4%
Fuel oil35.2%
Wood11.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35064.1%
Cohabiting couple101.8%
Male householder, no spouse11320.7%
Female householder, no spouse7313.4%
Households with children under 1817431.9%
Households with seniors (65+)19736.1%
Average household size2.90

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.2%30.8%
Married40.5%62.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed22.5%5.3%
Divorced3.8%1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 43.3%
Some college, no degree 9.6%
Associate's degree 1.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.4%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.1%
Bachelor's or higher26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11335.5%
High school15849.7%
College / grad school216.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.2%
Education & healthcare 21.2%
Transportation & utilities 12.5%
Professional & management 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%
Manufacturing 7.8%
Construction 5.0%
Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.9%
Service15.5%
Sales & office23.9%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation25.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.1%
Government12.5%
Self-employed2.6%
Unpaid family workers4.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.8%
Carpool3.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.1

Poverty

All people 13.3%
Under 18 years 49.5%
18 and over 5.0%
Married-couple families 8.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.1%
Retirement income37.0%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.6%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist65.2%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans604.7%
Disability%
Any disability22.0%
Under 1810.1%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.2%
Public insurance29.7%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,57499.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,585100.0%
Born in same state1,585100.0%
Born in different state99662.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian37823.8%
French36623.1%
Arab19912.6%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian181.1%
English130.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.4%
Internet access89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24437

What city is ZIP code 24437 in?

ZIP code 24437 is primarily assigned to Fort Defiance, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24437 in?

ZIP code 24437 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24437 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24437?

ZIP code 24437 has an estimated population of 1,585 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24437?

The median home value in ZIP code 24437 is $297,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24437?

The median household income in ZIP code 24437 is $87,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24437 in?

ZIP code 24437 observes the EST timezone.

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