24579 ZIP Code — Natural Bridge Station, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24579 is located in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 33.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24579

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $41,542. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 24579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,111

population

33.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natural Bridge Station	Acceptable
Natural Bridge Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24578 Natural Bridge (5.9 mi) 24555 Glasgow (6.3 mi) 24526 Big Island (7.4 mi) 24066 Buchanan (9.3 mi) 24450 Lexington (12.6 mi) 24536 Coleman Falls (12.9 mi) 24416 Buena Vista (13.3 mi) 24574 Monroe (14.2 mi) 24122 Montvale (15.9 mi) 24556 Goode (16.5 mi) 24570 Lowry (17 mi) 24523 Bedford (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,111
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	33.13 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.5907
Longitude	-79.5152
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	62.3%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,111

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$41,542

Median household income

$24,939

Per capita income

$147,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	19.4%
18 and over	896	80.6%
65 and over	365	32.9%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,105	99.4%
Black or African American	5	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 29.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	29.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$41,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	44.5%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.4%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	53.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	17.8%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	237	48.5%
Female householder, no spouse	71	14.5%
Households with children under 18	118	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	65.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.9%	29.8%
Married	29.0%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	2.5%	4.5%
Divorced	12.6%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	7.5%
Elementary school	51	25.5%
High school	117	58.5%
College / grad school	17	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 54.1%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Construction 8.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Retail trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Other services 1.7%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.0%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	36.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	70.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,111	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)	1,103	99.3%
Born in same state	1,103	99.3%
Born in different state	875	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	313	28.2%
French	175	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	9.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	69.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24579

What city is ZIP code 24579 in?

ZIP code 24579 is primarily assigned to Natural Bridge Station, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24579 in?

ZIP code 24579 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24579 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 24579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24579 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24579 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24579?

11% 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 24579 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24579 in?

ZIP code 24579 observes the EST timezone.