24485 ZIP Code — West Augusta, VA

Augusta County, Virginia

ZIP code 24485 is located in West Augusta, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 84.78 square miles and serves a population of 331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24485

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $180,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,361. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24485 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

331

population

84.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24485 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24485

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24485. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Augusta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24442 Head Waters (6.9 mi) 24421 Churchville (8.8 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (9.1 mi) 24432 Deerfield (11.3 mi) 24479 Swoope (11.7 mi) 24458 Mc Dowell (11.8 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (12.2 mi) 24430 Craigsville (12.5 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (15 mi) 22812 Bridgewater (15.6 mi) 24401 Staunton (16.6 mi) 24482 Verona (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	331
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	84.78 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.2892
Longitude	-79.3062
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	30.1%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	58.4%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

331

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$67,361

Median household income

$31,096

Per capita income

$180,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

17.1%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	11.5%
18 and over	293	88.5%
65 and over	103	31.1%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	331	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	37.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	58.4%	38.5%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
Median income	$67,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.9%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	37.1%
Female householder, no spouse	7	4.9%
Households with children under 18	20	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	53.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	9.9%
Married	43.8%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.4%
Widowed	15.3%	5.8%
Divorced	24.4%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	44.7%
Kindergarten	13	34.2%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	21.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.6%

Retail trade 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Construction 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	45.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.8%
Government	3.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	19.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	21.1%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	314	94.9%
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)	331	100.0%
Born in same state	331	100.0%
Born in different state	209	63.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	24.8%
French	64	19.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	9.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24485

What city is ZIP code 24485 in?

ZIP code 24485 is primarily assigned to West Augusta, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24485 in?

ZIP code 24485 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24485 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24485 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24485 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24485 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24485 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24485 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24485 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 24485 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24485 in?

ZIP code 24485 observes the EST timezone.