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Rockbridge County, VA
4 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Population
22,531
Land area
597sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County at a glance
- Rockbridge County is 83% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,469, 30% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,800 (35% below Virginia) and median rent is $925 a month.
- Its largest cities are East Lexington (1,652), Glasgow (1,330) and Fairfield (566).
Local data for Rockbridge County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockbridge County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,469
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$248,800
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,206), Irish Americans (1,735), Scottish Americans (701).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,054
6,230 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $7,421 per person
PPP loans
$47.4M
854 loans, 6,790 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$338K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rockbridge County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockbridge County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
667
Most often 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 zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockbridge County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rockbridge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rockbridge County, VA?
- East Lexington is the largest city or town in Rockbridge County, with about 1,652 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rockbridge County?
- Rockbridge County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24415, 24416, 24435, 24439, 24450.
- What is the population of Rockbridge County, VA?
- About 22,531 people live in Rockbridge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rockbridge County?
- Rockbridge County borders Bedford County, Augusta County, Botetourt County, Amherst County, Alleghany County, Nelson County, Lexington city, Buena Vista city, Bath County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023