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Augusta County
Swoope, VA
24479
24479 ZIP Code — Swoope, VA
Augusta County, Virginia
ZIP code 24479 is located in
Swoope ,
Virginia ,
within Augusta County .
It covers approximately 61.25 square miles and serves a population of
2,119 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 540 .
About ZIP code 24479
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($74,034) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 24479 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,119
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
015
Geography
Land area
61.25 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
38.1415
Longitude
-79.2011
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
540
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
37.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
21.2%
38.5%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
20.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.9%
2.7%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$74,034
Median household income
$342,000
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 536 25.3% 18 and over 1,583 74.7% 65 and over 399 18.8% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,079 96.9% Hispanic or Latino 27 1.3% Two or more races 27 1.3% Black or African American 13 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
37.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
21.2%
38.5%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
20.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
6.9%
2.7%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.1% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 12.7% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 22.3% $100k–$150k 7.5% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 13.0% Median income $74,034
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $342,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.4% Renter occupied 5.6% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 90.5% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 7.9% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.0% 2000–2009 22.9% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 10.5% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 19.2% 3 bedrooms 60.0% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 15.5% 2 vehicles 47.8% 3 or more 32.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 32.6% Propane / LP gas 26.1% Fuel oil 16.6% Wood 20.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 432 52.4% Cohabiting couple 132 16.0% Male householder, no spouse 188 22.8% Female householder, no spouse 73 8.8% Households with children under 18 230 27.9% Households with seniors (65+) 320 38.8% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.7% 19.8% Married 51.3% 61.3% Separated 1.7% 5.9% Widowed 11.2% 6.8% Divorced 6.1% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.9%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.9% Bachelor's or higher 36.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 57 10.6% Kindergarten 24 4.5% Elementary school 310 57.7% High school 119 22.2% College / grad school 27 5.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
20.3%
Finance & real estate
19.4%
Education & healthcare
13.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.9% Service 5.9% Sales & office 12.7% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 9.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.9% Government 14.2% Self-employed 11.6% Unpaid family workers 1.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.3% Carpool 4.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 24.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.4% Retirement income 40.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 29.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 172 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.6% 65 and over 46.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.5% Public insurance 32.5% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 21.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,030 95.8% 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) 2,106 99.4% Born in same state 2,101 99.2% Born in different state 1,392 65.7% Foreign born 5 0.2% Naturalized citizen 13 0.6% Not a US citizen 13 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 283 13.4% Italian 224 10.6% Polish 99 4.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 54 2.5% English 13 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 90.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24479
What city is ZIP code 24479 in?
ZIP code 24479 is primarily assigned to Swoope, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24479 in?
ZIP code 24479 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 24479 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24479 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24479 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 24479 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 24479 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 24479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24479?
The median home value in ZIP code 24479 is $342,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24479 in?
ZIP code 24479 observes the EST timezone.
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