🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24401

Staunton

ZIP Code 24401 is a standard zip code serving Staunton, Staunton, Virginia (VA), in Staunton (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 35,499 with a median household income of $45,044. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Staunton (city)
City: Staunton
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.157400
Longitude: -79.065100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 133.24 mi²
Water Area: 0.56 mi²
Population Density: 266.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.274513°N, 38.014463°S, -78.906410°E, -79.213949°W

With 35,499 residents spread across 133.24 square miles, this area has a population density of 266.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

35,499

Population

90th percentile

$45,044

Median Income

40th percentile

$186,100

Median Home Value

70th percentile

133.24 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24401 is $45,044, and the median home value is $186,100.

Housing

17,005

Total Units

15,406

Occupied Units

90.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Staunton, VA.

24402

Staunton

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