🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24477

Stuarts Draft

ZIP Code 24477 is a standard zip code serving Stuarts Draft, Stuarts Draft, Virginia (VA), in Augusta County, United States. It has an estimated population of 10,573 with a median household income of $53,440. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Augusta
City: Stuarts Draft
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.014400
Longitude: -79.029800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 48.53 mi²
Water Area: 0.33 mi²
Population Density: 218.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.065622°N, 37.941069°S, -78.947794°E, -79.142355°W

With 10,573 residents spread across 48.53 square miles, this area has a population density of 218.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

10,573

Population

70th percentile

$53,440

Median Income

60th percentile

$185,100

Median Home Value

70th percentile

48.53 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24477 is $53,440, and the median home value is $185,100.

Housing

4,539

Total Units

4,196

Occupied Units

92.4%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in Virginia

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Virginia.

23518

Norfolk

$53,375

22971

Shipman

$47,028

22443

Colonial Beach

$49,091

23841

Dinwiddie

$51,074

24368

Rural Retreat

$45,781

22830

Fulks Run

$47,936

23150

Sandston

$61,273

24328

Fancy Gap

$47,177

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.