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Low Moor, VA
Census-designated place in Alleghany County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24457, 24474.
Population
430
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
381
ZIP codes
2
Low Moor and its ZIP codes
Low Moor at a glance
- Low Moor is 73% denser than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Low Moor, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alleghany County. PPP loans are for Low Moor.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,576
3,240 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,836 per person
PPP loans
$1.1M
3 loans, 141 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Low Moor, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Low Moor, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Low Moor
2 in or overlapping Low Moor. Population shown
Cities near Low Moor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SelmaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Iron GateTown | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MallowCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| FincastleTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| BuchananTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| LexingtonCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| White Sulphur Springs, WVCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Low Moor, VA in?
- Low Moor is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Low Moor, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Low Moor include 24457, 24474.
- What is the population of Low Moor, VA?
- About 430 people live in Low Moor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Low Moor?
- Nearby places include Selma (1.1 mi), Clifton Forge (3.1 mi), Glen Wilton (3.8 mi), Iron Gate (4.2 mi), Cliftondale Park (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023