24471 ZIP Code — Port Republic, VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

ZIP code 24471 is located in Port Republic, Virginia, within Rockingham County. It covers approximately 16.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24471

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 $229,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,903. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24471 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,490

population

16.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Republic	Acceptable
Port Republic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22846 Penn Laird (3.7 mi) 22840 Mc Gaheysville (5.3 mi) 22841 Mount Crawford (5.5 mi) 24441 Grottoes (5.9 mi) 24486 Weyers Cave (7.7 mi) 22801 Harrisonburg (8.7 mi) 22807 Harrisonburg (9.1 mi) 24467 Mount Sidney (9.6 mi) 24431 Crimora (10 mi) 22827 Elkton (10.5 mi) 22940 Free Union (11.9 mi) 22802 Harrisonburg (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,490
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	165

Geography
Land area	16.47 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	38.3122
Longitude	-78.7998
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	41.9%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,490

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$73,903

Median household income

$39,852

Per capita income

$229,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

37.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

178

25–34

146

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	13.8%
18 and over	1,284	86.2%
65 and over	319	21.4%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,432	96.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	2.3%
Two or more races	24	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	38.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	37.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	20.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.3%	11.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$73,903

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 20.9%

$500k–$1M 15.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	42.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	22.8%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	132	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	112	16.4%
Households with children under 18	143	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	37.5%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	19.5%
Married	56.7%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.6%
Divorced	9.7%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	15.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	77	32.4%
High school	91	38.2%
College / grad school	34	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Professional & management 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Other services 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.9%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	21.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,421	95.4%
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)	1,469	98.6%
Born in same state	1,454	97.6%
Born in different state	1,046	70.2%
Foreign born	15	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.4%
Not a US citizen	15	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	126	8.5%
English	121	8.1%
Italian	67	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	31	2.1%
German	26	1.7%
Arab	14	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24471

What city is ZIP code 24471 in?

ZIP code 24471 is primarily assigned to Port Republic, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24471 in?

ZIP code 24471 falls within Rockingham County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24471 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24471 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24471 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 24471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24471?

ZIP code 24471 has an estimated population of 1,490 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24471?

The median home value in ZIP code 24471 is $229,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24471 in?

ZIP code 24471 observes the EST timezone.