🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24578

Natural Bridge

ZIP Code 24578 is a standard zip code serving Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Virginia (VA), in Rockbridge County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,056 with a median household income of $47,143. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Rockbridge
City: Natural Bridge
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.660600
Longitude: -79.533000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 34.84 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 30.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.720004°N, 37.598011°S, -79.486240°E, -79.638945°W

With 1,056 residents spread across 34.84 square miles, this area has a population density of 30.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,056

Population

25th percentile

$47,143

Median Income

45th percentile

$219,800

Median Home Value

75th percentile

34.84 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24578 is $47,143, and the median home value is $219,800.

Housing

516

Total Units

473

Occupied Units

91.7%

Occupancy Rate

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