24439 ZIP Code — Goshen, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24439 is located in Goshen, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 122.00 square miles and serves a population of 906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24439

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,250. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

906

population

122.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goshen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24473 Rockbridge Baths (8.2 mi) 24460 Millboro (8.5 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (9.4 mi) 24432 Deerfield (11.1 mi) 24430 Craigsville (11.2 mi) 24435 Fairfield (13.7 mi) 24487 Williamsville (14.3 mi) 24472 Raphine (15.6 mi) 24450 Lexington (15.8 mi) 24476 Steeles Tavern (16.6 mi) 24422 Clifton Forge (18.6 mi) 24479 Swoope (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	906
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	122.00 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	38.0004
Longitude	-79.4919
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	61.0%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

906

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$38,250

Median household income

$26,651

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

581

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	10.6%
18 and over	810	89.4%
65 and over	274	30.2%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Asian 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	897	98.8%
Asian	4	0.4%
Two or more races	3	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 28.5%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	28.5%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	19.0%
Wood	32.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	22.8%
Cohabiting couple	90	17.1%
Male householder, no spouse	183	34.7%
Female householder, no spouse	134	25.4%
Households with children under 18	66	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	39.3%
Average household size	1.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	21.1%
Married	42.7%	33.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%
Widowed	13.1%	15.1%
Divorced	23.2%	28.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.9%
Kindergarten	1	1.0%
Elementary school	59	58.4%
High school	10	9.9%
College / grad school	22	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.7%

Construction 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Other services 6.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Information 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	46.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	97.5%
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)	900	99.3%
Born in same state	900	99.3%
Born in different state	741	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	230	25.4%
French	92	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	9.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.2%
Internet access	57.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24439

What city is ZIP code 24439 in?

ZIP code 24439 is primarily assigned to Goshen, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24439 in?

ZIP code 24439 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24439 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 24439 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24439?

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 24439?

19% of residents in ZIP code 24439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24439 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 24439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24439 in?

ZIP code 24439 observes the EST timezone.