24578 ZIP Code — Natural Bridge, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24578 is located in Natural Bridge, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 35.32 square miles and serves a population of 673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24578

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,857. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

673

population

35.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natural Bridge	Acceptable
Natural Bridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24555 Glasgow (4.5 mi) 24579 Natural Bridge Station (5.9 mi) 24450 Lexington (7.5 mi) 24066 Buchanan (11.3 mi) 24416 Buena Vista (12.1 mi) 24526 Big Island (12.8 mi) 24422 Clifton Forge (15 mi) 24085 Eagle Rock (15.7 mi) 24574 Monroe (16.6 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (17.4 mi) 24536 Coleman Falls (18.1 mi) 24122 Montvale (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	673
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	35.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.6697
Longitude	-79.5563
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	48.0%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

673

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$52,857

Median household income

$29,287

Per capita income

$175,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

279

Housing units

14.9%

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	129	19.2%
18 and over	544	80.8%
65 and over	170	25.3%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	673	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.8%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 32.6%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	32.6%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$52,857

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	23.3%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	69	25.6%
Households with children under 18	97	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	43.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	15.4%
Married	54.7%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.2%
Divorced	8.4%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	22.3%
Kindergarten	10	8.3%
Elementary school	49	40.5%
High school	25	20.7%
College / grad school	10	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Public administration 9.8%

Construction 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	97.3%
Spanish	8	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	628	93.3%
Born in same state	628	93.3%
Born in different state	550	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	6.7%
Not a US citizen	45	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	182	27%
French	154	22.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24578

What city is ZIP code 24578 in?

ZIP code 24578 is primarily assigned to Natural Bridge, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24578 in?

ZIP code 24578 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24578 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24578 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24578 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 24578 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24578?

15% 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 24578 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 24578 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24578 in?

ZIP code 24578 observes the EST timezone.