24457 ZIP Code — Low Moor, VA

Alleghany County, Virginia

ZIP code 24457 is located in Low Moor, Virginia, within Alleghany County. It covers approximately 1.16 square miles and serves a population of 389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $92,885. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

389

population

1.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24457

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City	Status
Low Moor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	389
Population density	335 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	1.16 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.8010
Longitude	-79.8659
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	83.9%	55.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	17.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

389

Population

335

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$92,885

Median household income

$24,503

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

50.0%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

0.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	8.7%
18 and over	355	91.3%
65 and over	116	29.8%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Black or African American 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	374	96.1%
Black or African American	15	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.9%	55.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	17.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
Median income	$92,885

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 44.0%

$150k–$200k 56.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	50.0%
Renter occupied	50.0%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	25.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	27.1%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.2%
3 bedrooms	18.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	16.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	48.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	18	18.0%
Households with children under 18	38	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	40.0%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.0%	23.4%
Married	21.1%	17.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	20.1%
Divorced	14.6%	38.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 36.1%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	67.6%
High school	11	32.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Construction 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	6.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	20.7%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	100.0%
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)	378	97.2%
Born in same state	378	97.2%
Born in different state	309	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.8%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	17%
Italian	23	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24457

What city is ZIP code 24457 in?

ZIP code 24457 is primarily assigned to Low Moor, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24457 in?

ZIP code 24457 falls within Alleghany County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24457 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 24457 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24457?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24457 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24457 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24457 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 24457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24457 in?

ZIP code 24457 observes the EST timezone.