City

Glasgow, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockbridge County  ·  Virginia

👥2,220Population
💰$53,816Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$165,800Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 12.6%Other: 6.2%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black12.6%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.3%)
HS Graduate761 (53%)
Some College171 (11.9%)
Associates180 (12.5%)
Bachelors50 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree256 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 53%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad53.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,816 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$165,800 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units1,127
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Glasgow, VA

Glasgow is a city in Virginia, located in Rockbridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,220 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Glasgow is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,816 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glasgow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glasgow is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.32%).

Glasgow, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Glasgow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24555 2,220 $53,816 $165,800 $708 4.3% 21.3% 74.8%