ZIP Code 24555 in Glasgow, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Glasgow, Virginia
County:Rockbridge County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:18:53 PM
Population:2,012 [See All]
Area Codes:540 / 826
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.6758, -79.4751
Land Area:22.858 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 24555 has 2,012 residents and 873 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 44.2 years, older than the state (38.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.7%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (8.8%, much lower than the state average of 18.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,012Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:2,123Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,996Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:88.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,080Source: Census ACS
Households:873Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$185,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,3932,3652,5062,3952,4891,9072,1172,4532,2452,2492,4952,3062,2202,123
Decennial Census2,140------------------2,012--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.2

Male Median Age: 41.6

Female Median Age: 49.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male675970635439624356483775907145342820
Female4864583547737161453285631067270533533
Total1151231289810111213310410180122138196143115876353
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,66384.89%
Black:1789.09%
Hispanic:*663.37%
Asian:100.51%
American Indian:110.56%
Hawaiian:10.05%
Other:301.53%
Total:1,959100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:96147.76%41.6 years
Females:1,05152.24%49.2 years
Total:2,012100%44.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,09698.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:90.42%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:180.85%
Total Population:2,123100%
Total Native Population:2,10599.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:180.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $56,080, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $11,580 (26.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,762. Family households earn a median of $66,103 versus $24,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,478). By gender, male median income is $55,846 and female is $46,714, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $9,132 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$44,500$46,346$49,330$49,795$47,520$47,537$51,346$42,315$39,318$34,620$52,500$57,500$53,816$56,080
Median Family Income$60,223$59,646$58,700$62,102$59,643$61,607$63,611$57,250$54,500$65,705$62,754$64,938$61,250$66,103
Median NonFamily Income$18,917$20,594$22,429$21,223$23,271$22,500$22,813$23,167$23,654$23,691$22,337$29,769$28,750$24,625
Median Male Income$37,458$38,676$39,740$37,295$0$35,904$40,729$43,900$44,554$0$50,428$50,195$41,659$55,846
Median Female Income$29,071$28,615$27,396$30,496$0$30,029$30,727$30,800$29,097$37,978$41,792$44,538$51,136$46,714
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:82448.36%
Unemployed:261.53%
Not In Labor Force:85450.12%
Total:1,704100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:21826.46%
Service:20024.27%
Sales and Office:16419.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9111.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15118.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:824100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $185,000, which is well under the state median ($360,700), is up $60,300 (48.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,000. The median gross rent is $804, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $144 (21.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.72% (57.56% with a mortgage, 42.44% free-and-clear) and renters 24.28% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.21%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.99%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$124,700$117,300$135,600$123,700$128,300$119,500$143,800$143,400$130,000$141,700$148,900$164,800$165,800$185,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4019.05%
$500 to $999:10349.05%
$1,000 to $1,499:2511.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:73.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3516.67%
Total:210100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$660$667$697$808$643$638$649$646$686$538$743$772$708$804
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):37743.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):27832.14%
Renter Occupied:21024.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:865100%

Occupied Housing Units:86577.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):24722.21%
Total Housing Units:1,112100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,00490.29%
Multi-Family Units:403.60%
Other Units:686.12%
Total Housing Units:1,112100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 16.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 84.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 46.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.10%). College enrollment is 14.86%, which is markedly below the state rate (28.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:795.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1449.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):60540.99%
Some college, no degree:36324.59%
Associate's degree:382.57%
Bachelor's degree:1198.06%
Graduate or professional degree:1288.67%
Total:1,476100%
High school or higher:1,25384.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:24716.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,29953.30%
Public Insurance:97740.09%
No Insurance:1616.61%
Total:2,437100%
Has Health Insurance:2,27693.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty7.4%6.5%9.1%6.6%5.3%4.5%4.0%4.9%6.5%8.5%5.2%9.0%9.4%15.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:101.90%
Kindergarten:193.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24246.10%
High school (grades 9-12):17633.52%
College or graduate school:7814.86%
Total:525100%
Early Childhood:295.52%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):43783.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 24555 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 907 people with an annual payroll of $39,399,000. USPS data shows 868 residential mailboxes and 26 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:868Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:26Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,004Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:836Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:32Source: USPS
# of Businesses:24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$9,775,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$39,399,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:907Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24555 is located in Rockbridge 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 24555. It covers 22.858 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.224 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:22.858 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.224 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:5131136Source: Census
Place Name:Glasgow town; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


24556 | | 24554

Schools in ZIP Code 24555


We could not locate which school district 24555 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.

Natural Bridge Elementary 42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24479
District: Rockbridge County Public SchoolsNearby
Enderly Heights Elementary 101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
District: Buena Vista City Public SchoolsNearby
Parry Mccluer High 100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
District: Buena Vista City Public SchoolsNearby
Maury River Middle 600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
District: Rockbridge County Public SchoolsNearby
Harrington Waddell Elementary 100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
District: Lexington City Public SchoolsNearby
The Bridge Christian Academy 21 Gilmores Rd
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
District: Private SchoolNearby
Earthsong Community School 227 N Lewis St
Lexington, VA 24450
District: Private SchoolNearby
Woods Creek Montessori 2 Dold Pl
Lexington, VA 24450
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24555


Washington And Lee University 204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450-2116
Type: Post Secondary
Virginia Military Institute Vmi Parade
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Virginia University 1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Type: Post Secondary
Mountain Gateway Community College 1000 College Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Sweet Briar College 134 Chapel Drive
Sweet Briar, VA 24595-9998
Type: Post Secondary
Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24503-1555
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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