24483 ZIP Code — Vesuvius, VA

Rockbridge County, Virginia

ZIP code 24483 is located in Vesuvius, Virginia, within Rockbridge County. It covers approximately 70.86 square miles and serves a population of 865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24483

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 $236,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,136) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

865

population

70.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vesuvius	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24435 Fairfield (6.2 mi) 24416 Buena Vista (8.3 mi) 24464 Montebello (8.3 mi) 24476 Steeles Tavern (8.6 mi) 22976 Tyro (9.7 mi) 24472 Raphine (9.7 mi) 22967 Roseland (10.5 mi) 24473 Rockbridge Baths (12.2 mi) 24574 Monroe (12.8 mi) 24440 Greenville (13.7 mi) 24459 Middlebrook (14.4 mi) 24521 Amherst (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	865
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	70.86 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.8031
Longitude	-79.2290
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	34.3%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.7%	3.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

865

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$81,136

Median household income

$68,224

Per capita income

$236,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	3.9%
18 and over	831	96.1%
65 and over	214	24.7%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	865	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	56.3%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	25.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	14.8%	26.3%
Over $200k	13.7%	3.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 5.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	5.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$81,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	55.9%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	49.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	217	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	31	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	103	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	35	9.1%
Households with children under 18	25	6.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	39.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	27.1%
Married	56.4%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	10.8%
Divorced	12.8%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	6	14.3%
College / grad school	36	85.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.1%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Construction 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 5.1%

Information 4.1%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	4.5%
Natural resources & construction	28.4%
Production & transportation	38.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	2.1%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	843	97.5%
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)	865	100.0%
Born in same state	833	96.3%
Born in different state	711	82.2%
Foreign born	32	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	235	27.2%
French	97	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24483

What city is ZIP code 24483 in?

ZIP code 24483 is primarily assigned to Vesuvius, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24483 in?

ZIP code 24483 falls within Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24483 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24483 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 24483?

ZIP code 24483 has an estimated population of 865 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24483?

The median household income in ZIP code 24483 is $81,136, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24483?

The median home value in ZIP code 24483 is $236,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 24483 in?

ZIP code 24483 observes the EST timezone.