24459 ZIP Code — Middlebrook, VA

Augusta County, Virginia

ZIP code 24459 is located in Middlebrook, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 48.02 square miles and serves a population of 436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24459

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $86,979. 46% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

436

population

48.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middlebrook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24472 Raphine (6.8 mi) 24430 Craigsville (7.8 mi) 24476 Steeles Tavern (8.1 mi) 24435 Fairfield (8.5 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (8.9 mi) 24439 Goshen (9.4 mi) 24440 Greenville (10.1 mi) 24432 Deerfield (11.5 mi) 24479 Swoope (11.8 mi) 24483 Vesuvius (14.4 mi) 24477 Stuarts Draft (15 mi) 24464 Montebello (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	436
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	48.02 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.9988
Longitude	-79.3191
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	11.2%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	74.1%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

436

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$86,979

Median household income

$43,998

Per capita income

$290,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	10.3%
18 and over	391	89.7%
65 and over	89	20.4%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 5%

Group	Count	%
White	414	95%
Two or more races	22	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.2%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	74.1%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 41.5%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	41.5%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$86,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 31.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	36.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	23.3%
Wood	18.7%
No fuel used	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	25.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	18.7%
Male householder, no spouse	47	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	61	31.6%
Households with children under 18	50	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	31.1%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	10.5%
Married	37.7%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.2%
Divorced	25.0%	31.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	67.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Other services 20.8%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Construction 5.2%

Retail trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	6.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	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)	414	95.0%
Born in same state	414	95.0%
Born in different state	169	38.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	5.0%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24459

What city is ZIP code 24459 in?

ZIP code 24459 is primarily assigned to Middlebrook, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24459 in?

ZIP code 24459 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24459 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 24459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24459?

ZIP code 24459 has an estimated population of 436 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24459?

The median home value in ZIP code 24459 is $290,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24459?

The median household income in ZIP code 24459 is $86,979, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24459 in?

ZIP code 24459 observes the EST timezone.