Rockbridge County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
22,641
population (2021)
+1.5%
pop change since 2010
51163
FIPS code
Rockbridge County ZIP code map
About Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 22,641 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.5% from 22,307 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rockbridge County is 51163.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 22,641 |
| 2010 population | 22,307 |
| Change | +1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51163 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rockbridge County
Brownsburg
Fairfield
Glasgow
Goshen
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge Station
Raphine
Rockbridge Baths
Vesuvius
ZIP codes for Rockbridge County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24415 | Brownsburg | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24435 | Fairfield | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24439 | Goshen | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24472 | Raphine | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24473 | Rockbridge Baths | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24483 | Vesuvius | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24555 | Glasgow | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24578 | Natural Bridge | Rockbridge | View map |
| 24579 | Natural Bridge Station | Rockbridge | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,564
Population
43.3
Median age
$68,742
Median household income
$36,301
Per capita income
$219,411
Median home value
$376
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
10,316
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
446
Under 5
421
483
5–9
457
586
10–14
553
1,585
15–19
1,498
1,430
20–24
1,352
1,391
25–34
1,314
1,321
35–44
1,248
1,507
45–54
1,424
1,047
55–59
989
867
60–64
820
1,951
65–74
1,844
1,105
75–84
1,044
453
85+
428
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,847 | 13.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,717 | 86.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,825 | 30.5% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Black or African American
4%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,799 | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,136 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 841 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 681 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 381 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 368 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $68,742 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
24.3%
$300k–$500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
12.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,411 |
| Median rent / month | $376 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 21.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 12.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.1% |
| Electricity | 44.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.4% |
| Fuel oil | 14.1% |
| Wood | 21.3% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,244 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 690 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,771 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,909 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,958 | 18.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,916 | 51.5% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Married | 52.3% | 53.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 228 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,699 | 32.8% |
| High school | 1,037 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,713 | 32.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Professional & management
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Public administration
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.7% |
| Retirement income | 35.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,713 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,697 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 299 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 81 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 160 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,745 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,315 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,471 | 72.2% |
| Foreign born | 430 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 819 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 461 | 66.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,378 | 23.1% |
| French | 2,863 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 2,803 | 10.2% |
| English | 219 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 97 | 0.4% |
| German | 60 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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