City

Raphine, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockbridge County  ·  Virginia

👥2,204Population
💰$50,559Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$239,700Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
HS Graduate704 (41%)
Some College240 (14%)
Associates187 (10.9%)
Bachelors172 (10%)
Graduate Degree414 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41%Some College: 14%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad41.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,559 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$239,700 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$891/mo
Total Housing Units984
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
58%
About Raphine, VA

Raphine is a city in Virginia, located in Rockbridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,204 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Raphine is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,559 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Raphine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raphine is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raphine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24472 2,204 $50,559 $239,700 $891 7.8% 34.1% 88.4%