| City: | Selma, Virginia |
| County: | Alleghany County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:18:16 PM |
| Population: | 360 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8051, -79.8474 |
| Land Area: | 0.588 sq mi |
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Selma sits in Alleghany County, Virginia, a small community of 360 residents spread across 0.39 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery, making the Selma post office the sole mail access point for the community and surrounding area.
The post office maintains 193 PO Boxes for a community with 179 occupied homes. That's 1.08 boxes per household, indicating the post office serves slightly beyond the immediate residential area. Some boxes support local businesses (7 establishments employ 80 workers) and nearby residents who rely on Selma for mail service.
Despite its PO Box classification, the ZIP does include limited street delivery through one city carrier route and one rural route, covering streets like Richmond Street, Donovan Street, Staunton Street, and Clover Road. However, PO Boxes remain the primary mail solution for most residents. General Delivery is also available at this post office.
With a median age of 53.2 years, Selma is an older, established community. The housing stock is historic: 66% of homes (139 of 209 total units) were built before 1939. Owner-occupancy is high at 74% (133 of 179 occupied units), with a median home value of $96,900.
Nearly all residents (95%) are white. Median household income sits at $58,603. The workforce includes 71 transportation workers and 23 public administration employees, suggesting proximity to government or logistics operations.
For most Selma residents, mail should be addressed to a PO Box:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Selma, VA 24474Limited street delivery exists for select addresses on Richmond Street, Donovan Street, Staunton Street, and Clover Road.
Very limited street infrastructure with only 4 streets receiving delivery, primarily historic street names.
ZIP Code 24474 has 360 residents and 179 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 53.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.0%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.7%, much lower than the state average of 18.6% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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: | 360Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 146Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 612.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 179Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 599 | 669 | 501 | 439 | 363 | 417 | 448 | 429 | 672 | 495 | 464 | 455 | 333 | 146 |
| Decennial Census | 544 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 360 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.2
Male Median Age: 51.3
Female Median Age: 53.5
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 4 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 6 | 11 |
| Total | 11 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 15 |
| White: | 342 | 96.34% |
| Black: | 6 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.13% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Total: | 355 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 183 | 50.83% | 51.3 years |
| Females: | 177 | 49.17% | 53.5 years |
| Total: | 360 | 100% | 53.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 146 | 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: | 146 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 146 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $30,515 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,208. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $21,016 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,016). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (64.6%).
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 | $30,515 | $31,481 | $30,566 | $32,257 | $45,357 | $50,313 | $48,676 | $49,531 | $50,208 | $50,179 | $34,688 | $58,750 | $58,603 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $42,083 | $32,431 | $31,274 | $32,396 | $45,774 | $52,759 | $52,656 | $55,391 | $51,411 | $52,083 | $44,063 | $68,317 | $70,139 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,568 | $23,536 | $23,828 | $21,944 | $0 | $37,344 | $48,382 | $35,179 | $27,411 | $27,188 | $0 | $28,194 | $18,636 | $21,016 |
| Median Male Income | $37,250 | $35,795 | $32,159 | $0 | $0 | $31,875 | $48,456 | $45,000 | $50,363 | $50,685 | $54,107 | $67,548 | $70,278 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $12,417 | $18,750 | $31,473 | $32,056 | $0 | $31,629 | $35,357 | $31,875 | $30,521 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 48 | 36.92% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 82 | 63.08% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 35.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 64.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $93,100, which is well under the state median ($360,700), is up $60,500 (185.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,800. 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 100.00% (56.96% with a mortgage, 43.04% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.30%, which is far higher than 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 | $32,600 | $32,100 | $46,600 | $79,000 | $71,000 | $73,600 | $74,300 | $74,900 | $76,300 | $80,300 | $82,300 | $89,300 | $96,900 | $93,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $572 | $549 | $559 | $560 | $558 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 45 | 56.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 43.04% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 76.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 23.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 77.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 58.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 29.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. 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: | 22 | 22.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 74 | 77.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 77.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 86 | 51.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 82 | 48.81% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 25.7% | 24.8% | 29.7% | 58.5% |
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): | 16 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 24474 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 88 people with an annual payroll of $3,088,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 195Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $753,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,088,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 88Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24474 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 24474. It covers 0.588 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 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: | 0.588 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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: | 5171072Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Selma CDP; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24474 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.