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Iron Gate, VA
Town in Alleghany County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24448.
Population
426
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,290
ZIP codes
1
Iron Gate and its ZIP codes
Iron Gate at a glance
- Iron Gate is about 5.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Iron Gate, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alleghany County. PPP loans are for Iron Gate.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,576
3,240 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,836 per person
PPP loans
$68.7K
4 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Iron Gate, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
115
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iron Gate, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Iron Gate
1 in or overlapping Iron Gate. Population shown
Cities near Iron Gate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Low MoorCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MallowCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| BuchananTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| East LexingtonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| GoshenTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iron Gate, VA in?
- Iron Gate is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Iron Gate, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iron Gate include 24448.
- What is the population of Iron Gate, VA?
- About 426 people live in Iron Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iron Gate?
- Nearby places include Cliftondale Park (1.9 mi), Clifton Forge (2.9 mi), Selma (3.3 mi), Glen Wilton (3.3 mi), Low Moor (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023