24473 ZIP Code — Rockbridge Baths, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24473 is located in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 46.63 square miles and serves a population of 806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24473

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 $381,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24473 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

806

population

46.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockbridge Baths	Acceptable
Rockbridge Baths	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24435 Fairfield (6.9 mi) 24439 Goshen (8.2 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (8.9 mi) 24450 Lexington (10.1 mi) 24472 Raphine (11.6 mi) 24476 Steeles Tavern (11.9 mi) 24416 Buena Vista (12.1 mi) 24483 Vesuvius (12.2 mi) 24460 Millboro (15 mi) 24430 Craigsville (15.4 mi) 24555 Glasgow (15.5 mi) 24440 Greenville (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	806
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	46.63 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.8963
Longitude	-79.4188
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	62.2%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

806

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$89,813

Median household income

$51,290

Per capita income

$381,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

50.8%

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

136

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	10.3%
18 and over	723	89.7%
65 and over	341	42.3%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	798	99%
Two or more races	8	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k+ 20.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	17.2%
$200k+	20.2%
Median income	$89,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 37.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$381,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.9%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	75.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.9%
Fuel oil	15.7%
Wood	33.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	20	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	73	22.1%
Households with children under 18	52	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	71.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	20.0%
Married	66.5%	61.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	6.2%	7.7%
Divorced	0.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 42.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	50.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	8.2%
Elementary school	29	59.2%
High school	11	22.4%
College / grad school	5	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.1%

Professional & management 24.2%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Other services 7.3%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Construction 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	36.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	771	95.7%
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)	786	97.5%
Born in same state	786	97.5%
Born in different state	525	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.5%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	208	25.8%
Arab	145	18%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	13.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24473

What city is ZIP code 24473 in?

ZIP code 24473 is primarily assigned to Rockbridge Baths, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24473 in?

ZIP code 24473 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24473 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 24473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24473 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 24473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24473 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24473?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24473 in?

ZIP code 24473 observes the EST timezone.