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Selma, VA
Census-designated place in Alleghany County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24474.
Population
146
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
336
ZIP codes
1
Selma and its ZIP codes
Selma at a glance
- Selma is 52% denser than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Selma, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alleghany County. PPP loans are for Selma.
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
$216K
4 loans, 31 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Selma, 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 Selma, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Selma
1 in or overlapping Selma. Population shown
Cities near Selma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Low MoorCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Clifton ForgeTown | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| Cliftondale ParkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Iron GateTown | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Glen WiltonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MallowCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 7.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Eagle RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CallaghanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Warm SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| MillboroCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| FincastleTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| BuchananTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| LexingtonCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| GoshenTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selma, VA in?
- Selma is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Selma, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Selma include 24474.
- What is the population of Selma, VA?
- About 146 people live in Selma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selma?
- Nearby places include Low Moor (1.1 mi), Clifton Forge (2.1 mi), Cliftondale Park (3.1 mi), Iron Gate (3.3 mi), Glen Wilton (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023