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Staunton, VA
City in Staunton city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24401.
Population
25,948
Land area
19.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,303
ZIP codes
1
Staunton and its ZIP codes
Staunton at a glance
- Staunton is about 5.9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $65,581 a year, 30% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,200 (32% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for Staunton, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices3
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants117
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places24
Housing and community stats
Staunton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,581
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$259,200
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,793), Irish Americans (3,163), Italian Americans (1,181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Staunton city. PPP loans are for Staunton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,463
11,804 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$96.3M
FY 2026, $3,741 per person
PPP loans
$62.3M
985 loans, 8,932 jobs reported
How people get to work
Staunton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Staunton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
71
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Staunton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Staunton
1 in or overlapping Staunton. Population shown
Cities near Staunton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JolivueCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.7 |
| FishersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 19.8 |
| ChurchvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount SidneyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Stuarts DraftCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 29.3 |
| WaynesboroCity | 11 mi | 15 |
| MiddlebrookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| LyndhurstCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6 |
| Weyers CaveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| CrimoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| DoomsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| HarristonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| SherandoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Staunton, VA in?
- Staunton is in Staunton city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Staunton, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Staunton include 24401.
- What is the population of Staunton, VA?
- About 25,948 people live in Staunton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Staunton?
- Nearby places include Jolivue (3.2 mi), Verona (4 mi), Fishersville (5.7 mi), Churchville (7.3 mi), Mount Sidney (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023