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Rockbridge County
Glasgow, VA
24555
24555 ZIP Code — Glasgow, VA
Rockbridge County, Virginia
ZIP code 24555 is located in
Glasgow ,
Virginia ,
within Rockbridge County .
It covers approximately 22.86 square miles and serves a population of
2,306 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 540 .
About ZIP code 24555
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,500. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 24555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,306
Population density
101 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
163
Geography
Land area
22.86 sq mi
Water area
0.22 sq mi
Latitude
37.6758
Longitude
-79.4751
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
540
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.0%
56.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
25.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
14.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
3.8%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$57,500
Median household income
$164,800
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 439 19.0% 18 and over 1,867 81.0% 65 and over 600 26.0% Median age 49.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
15.8%
Group Count % White 1,823 76.8% Black or African American 375 15.8% Two or more races 108 4.6% Hispanic or Latino 67 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.0%
56.3%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
24.6%
25.1%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
14.8%
26.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
3.8%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 23.0% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 8.7% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $57,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $164,800 Median rent / month $772 Owner occupied 80.0% Renter occupied 20.0% Vacant 12.3% Single-family detached 87.4% Large apartment buildings 3.4% Mobile homes 7.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 3.2% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 15.3% 1950–1959 24.2% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 11.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.6% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 51.7% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.8% 1 vehicle 24.8% 2 vehicles 36.2% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.9% Electricity 60.9% Propane / LP gas 7.0% Fuel oil 18.6% Wood 6.1% Solar 2.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 448 48.0% Cohabiting couple 69 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 104 11.1% Female householder, no spouse 313 33.5% Households with children under 18 208 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 427 45.7% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.4% 23.1% Married 49.9% 42.5% Separated 0.3% 6.5% Widowed 2.7% 17.7% Divorced 18.7% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.2% Bachelor's or higher 13.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.0% Kindergarten 34 8.9% Elementary school 149 38.9% High school 123 32.1% College / grad school 73 19.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Public administration
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Professional & management
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.0% Service 29.6% Sales & office 17.1% Natural resources & construction 10.5% Production & transportation 23.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.2% Government 14.5% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 3.9% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.4% Retirement income 47.5% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 3.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 62.3% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 186 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 1.1% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 28.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.6% Public insurance 40.2% No insurance 13.4% Uninsured under 19 3.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,170 94.1% Spanish 12 0.6% Other Indo-European 12 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,294 99.5% Born in same state 2,291 99.3% Born in different state 1,745 75.7% Foreign born 3 0.1% Naturalized citizen 12 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 563 24.4% Italian 246 10.7% French 142 6.2%
Ancestry Count % English 24 1% Norwegian 5 0.2% German 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24555
What city is ZIP code 24555 in?
ZIP code 24555 is primarily assigned to Glasgow, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24555 in?
ZIP code 24555 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24555 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 24555 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24555?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 24555 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 24555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24555 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 24555 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24555 in?
ZIP code 24555 observes the EST timezone.
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