City

Natural Bridge Station, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockbridge County  ·  Virginia

👥1,037Population
💰$43,026Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$139,200Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.4% Female 37.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.7%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
10%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma41 (6.1%)
HS Graduate253 (37.9%)
Some College72 (10.8%)
Associates187 (28%)
Bachelors30 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree85 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 28%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates28.0%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,026 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$139,200 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units641
Vacant Units147

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Natural Bridge Station, VA

Natural Bridge Station is a city in Virginia, located in Rockbridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,037 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Natural Bridge Station is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,026 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Natural Bridge Station is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Natural Bridge Station is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.75%).

Natural Bridge Station, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Natural Bridge Station
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24579 1,037 $43,026 $139,200 5.2% 17.2% 74.5%