The ZIP Code 24579 is associated with Natural Bridge Station, VA in Rockbridge County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,256. An estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,817. The ZIP Code 24579 has a median age of approximately 42.7 years, with 20.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 5.2% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $19,512.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24579 is $45,817, while the region's mean household income is $54,137. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,512. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24579 of $19,512 is approximately 50.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 8.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 14.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 24579 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 19.4% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24579 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 24579, 75.2% of the population graduated high school, while 5.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 61.3% in this Rockbridge County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 61.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 1.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24579 are older than average. The median age of 42.7 years in ZIP Code 24579 is approximately 12.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 24579 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 24579 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 15.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.9% |
| 85 years and over | 3.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24579, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24579 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24579 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24579 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24579 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24579, 99.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rockbridge County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24579, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Rockbridge County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.0% |
In 24579, 49.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.6 minutes. Approximately 35.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24579 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 34.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24579 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24579 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24579 | 11.04¢/kWh | 7.8¢/kWh | 6.24¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 15.05¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 9.24¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24579 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.22 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |