24445 ZIP Code — Hot Springs, VA

Bath County, Virginia

ZIP code 24445 is located in Hot Springs, Virginia, within Bath County. It covers approximately 96.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24445

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 $168,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $54,787. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24445 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,582

population

96.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hot Springs	Acceptable
Hot Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24422 Clifton Forge (12.7 mi) 24426 Covington (14.1 mi) 24484 Warm Springs (14.5 mi) 24986 White Sulphur Springs (15 mi) 24460 Millboro (15.4 mi) 24085 Eagle Rock (18.9 mi) 24954 Marlinton (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,582
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	96.42 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.9522
Longitude	-79.9152
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	52.4%	44.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	31.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,582

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$54,787

Median household income

$29,656

Per capita income

$168,400

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,415

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

104

116

35–44

130

104

45–54

116

167

55–59

188

60–64

216

65–74

241

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	397	15.4%
18 and over	2,185	84.6%
65 and over	800	31.0%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Black or African American 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,405	91.4%
Black or African American	115	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	48	1.8%
Other race	48	1.8%
Asian	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	44.5%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	31.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	18.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$54,787

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,400
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	21.0%
Wood	21.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	468	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	145	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	238	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	285	25.1%
Households with children under 18	217	19.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	496	43.7%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	32.2%
Married	51.3%	40.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	13.1%
Divorced	20.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	3.0%
Elementary school	262	86.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	31	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 40.1%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	248	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,456	95.1%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,560	99.1%
Born in same state	2,521	97.6%
Born in different state	2,081	80.6%
Foreign born	39	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.9%
Not a US citizen	6	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	401	15.5%
Italian	332	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	317	12.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24445

What city is ZIP code 24445 in?

ZIP code 24445 is primarily assigned to Hot Springs, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24445 in?

ZIP code 24445 falls within Bath County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24445 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24445 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24445?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24445 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24445 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24445 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24445?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24445 in?

ZIP code 24445 observes the EST timezone.