Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,151 (42.6%) |
| Some College | 815 (11%) |
| Associates | 903 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 601 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,854 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,482 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,863 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $801/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,607 |
| Vacant Units | 1,047 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rockbridge County is located in Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,243 residents. With a median age of 47.79, it is a mature county.
Rockbridge County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,481 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Rockbridge County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $200,863 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $801. Homeownership rates are high at 85.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rockbridge County are primarily White (90.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Rockbridge County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24435 | Fairfield | 1,666 | $66,620 | $192,900 | — | 2.6% | 54.2% |
| 24555 | Glasgow | 2,220 | $53,816 | $165,800 | $708 | 4.3% | 21.3% |
| 24439 | Goshen | 1,012 | $44,111 | $163,400 | $809 | 2.8% | 25.7% |
| 24578 | Natural Bridge | 525 | $57,344 | $205,400 | — | 5.7% | 27.2% |
| 24579 | Natural Bridge Station | 1,037 | $43,026 | $139,200 | — | 5.2% | 17.2% |
| 24472 | Raphine | 2,204 | $50,559 | $239,700 | $891 | 7.8% | 34.1% |
| 24473 | Rockbridge Baths | 831 | $79,079 | $318,700 | — | 0.0% | 41.6% |
| 24483 | Vesuvius | 704 | $84,211 | $210,900 | — | 0.0% | 34.5% |