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Goshen, VA
Town in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Population
271
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Goshen and its ZIP codes
Goshen at a glance
- Goshen is 29% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Goshen, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockbridge County. PPP loans are for Goshen.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,054
6,230 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $7,421 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Goshen, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
42.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goshen, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Goshen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| CraigsvilleTown | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| Augusta SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| East LexingtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LexingtonCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| DeerfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MiddlebrookCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.4 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Buena VistaCity | 20 mi | 6.4 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Iron GateTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goshen, VA in?
- Goshen is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Goshen, VA?
- About 271 people live in Goshen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goshen?
- Nearby places include Millboro (5.4 mi), Craigsville (9 mi), Augusta Springs (13 mi), East Lexington (14 mi), Fairfield (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023