24486 ZIP Code — Weyers Cave, VA
Augusta County, Virginia
ZIP code 24486 is located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, within Augusta County. It covers approximately 24.20 square miles and serves a population of 3,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24486
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 $276,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,023. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,391
population
24.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24486 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24486
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Weyers Cave | Acceptable |
| Weyers Cave | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24467 Mount Sidney (2 mi)
22841 Mount Crawford (4.1 mi)
24482 Verona (6.1 mi)
24441 Grottoes (6.7 mi)
24471 Port Republic (7.7 mi)
22812 Bridgewater (8 mi)
22801 Harrisonburg (9.2 mi)
22846 Penn Laird (9.7 mi)
24431 Crimora (10 mi)
22807 Harrisonburg (10.9 mi)
24421 Churchville (11.7 mi)
22840 Mc Gaheysville (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,391 |
| Population density | 140 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2858 |
| Longitude | -78.9386 |
| 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 | 38.5% | 37.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 38.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 20.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
3,391
Population
140
People per sq mi
31.8
Median age
$76,023
Median household income
$39,224
Per capita income
$276,300
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
989
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
107
Under 5
100
76
5–9
70
153
10–14
141
166
15–19
153
168
20–24
156
292
25–34
271
199
35–44
184
215
45–54
199
42
55–59
38
90
60–64
84
176
65–74
163
66
75–84
61
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 873 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,518 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 487 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 31.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.9%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,930 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 2.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 37.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 38.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 20.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $76,023 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
48.9%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
10.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,050 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 84.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 73.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Fuel oil | 14.3% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 558 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 79 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 223 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 316 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 458 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 346 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.0% | 32.2% |
| Married | 40.7% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
12.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 378 | 44.5% |
| High school | 264 | 31.1% |
| College / grad school | 180 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Retail trade
13.6%
Construction
6.1%
Professional & management
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.9% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
2.2%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 158 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.2% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,184 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 160 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,237 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 2,939 | 86.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,446 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 298 | 8.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 154 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 32.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 614 | 18.1% |
| French | 319 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 128 | 3.8% |
| English | 13 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24486
What city is ZIP code 24486 in?
ZIP code 24486 is primarily assigned to Weyers Cave, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24486 in?
ZIP code 24486 falls within Augusta County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 24486?
ZIP code 24486 has an estimated population of 3,391 residents, with a density of 140 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24486?
The median home value in ZIP code 24486 is $276,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24486?
The median household income in ZIP code 24486 is $76,023, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24486 in?
ZIP code 24486 observes the EST timezone.