| City: | Low Moor, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Lowmoor |
| County: | Alleghany County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:05 PM |
| Population: | 372 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8010, -79.8659 |
| Land Area: | 1.159 sq mi |
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Low Moor's post office serves 372 residents in Alleghany County, Virginia, where PO Box delivery is the only option. The town occupies just under 2 square miles along the western edge of Virginia, where the county population clusters in small communities separated by forested ridges. With 136 PO Boxes serving 130 households, the adoption rate of 1.05 means the post office also serves people from surrounding unincorporated areas that don't have their own carrier delivery.
The median age here is 54.5, and most housing units are single-family homes valued around $124,500. About 14% of workers are unemployed, and the median household income is $25,551. The town isn't isolated from street delivery infrastructure—six street addresses appear in the ZIP+4 database, including Old Church Road, Clinton Street, and Chessie Avenue. But these streets don't have carrier routes. Residents collect their mail at the post office, which has operated in Low Moor since before October 2004.
With only four named streets and six total delivery records, Low Moor's street infrastructure reflects its small size and rural character. Old Church Road is the most developed street with two ZIP+4 records, while Chessie Avenue hints at the town's railroad heritage.
ZIP Code 24457 has 372 residents and 130 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.2%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.0%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 372Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 425Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 321.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,634Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 130Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $98,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 379 | 293 | 230 | 301 | 122 | 150 | 161 | 240 | 207 | 333 | 388 | 389 | 390 | 425 |
| Decennial Census | 270 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 372 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 54.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 |
| Female | 7 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 30 |
| Total | 16 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 27 | 16 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 37 |
| White: | 332 | 91.21% |
| Black: | 26 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.82% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.55% |
| Total: | 364 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 181 | 48.66% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 191 | 51.34% | 54.8 years |
| Total: | 372 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 425 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 425 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 425 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,634, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $19,100 (66.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,172. Family households earn a median of $52,935 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,935). By gender, male median income is $43,952 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $43,952 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.9%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is above the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (63.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,534 | $28,226 | $28,922 | $30,250 | $0 | $13,375 | $14,914 | $17,000 | $23,462 | $26,131 | $0 | $92,885 | $0 | $47,634 |
| Median Family Income | $29,310 | $29,839 | $35,605 | $32,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,448 | $52,935 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,200 | $18,276 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,365 | $16,550 | $18,009 | $17,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,484 | $36,493 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,419 | $41,125 | $55,045 | $43,849 | $43,952 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,806 | $38,854 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 156 | 38.71% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 2.23% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 238 | 59.06% |
| Total: | 403 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 99 | 63.46% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 57 | 36.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $98,100, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is down $35,900 (26.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.47% (52.78% with a mortgage, 47.22% free-and-clear) and renters 26.53% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.81%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.99%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,000 | $141,100 | $149,600 | $132,500 | $112,500 | $0 | $80,000 | $0 | $48,300 | $0 | $115,600 | $0 | $124,500 | $98,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 58.97% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 41.03% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 57 | 38.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 34.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 39 | 26.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 147 | 78.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 41 | 21.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 134 | 71.28% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 54 | 28.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 64.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 39.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (28.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 2.42% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 122 | 32.80% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 152 | 40.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 45 | 12.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 8.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 2.42% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.34% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 241 | 64.78% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 3.76% |
| Private Insurance: | 194 | 52.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 151 | 40.81% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 6.76% |
| Total: | 370 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 345 | 93.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.8% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 27.7% | 59.3% | 58.2% | 61.5% | 73.4% | 45.3% | 35.0% | 21.3% | 23.4% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 24457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 712 people with an annual payroll of $47,226,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 288Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 30Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $11,854,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $47,226,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 712Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24457 is located in Alleghany County, Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Virginia's 6th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24457. It covers 1.159 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.159 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5930.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5147352Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Low Moor CDP; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24457 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.