Alleghany County, VA ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Alleghany County, Virginia: 24426, 24422, 24445, 24457, 24448 and 24474. The Census Bureau counts 14,859 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,188 and a median home value of $125,800. Median household income ranges from $48,750 in 24422 to $55,138 in 24426. Its largest communities include Covington, Clifton Forge, Mallow, Low Moor and Iron Gate.
Alleghany County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,859 |
| Households | 6,383 |
| Median household income | $56,188 |
| Median home value | $125,800 |
| Median age | 48.3 |
| Median rent | $765 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,529 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,735 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,750 (24422) to $55,138 (24426) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,212 |
| Homeowners | 77.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 20 routes, 10,170 homes (3 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Alleghany County: 24426 ($55,138)
- Most residents: 24426 (13,872 people)
- Highest homeownership: 24426 (79.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 24445 (24.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 24422 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 24426 (45.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 24445 ($163,700)
Every ZIP code in Alleghany County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24426 | Covington | 13,872 | 6,063 | $55,138 | $115,500 | 79.6% | 24.3% | 4.1% | 13 | 6,623 | 95% of its land |
| 24422 | Clifton Forge | 5,334 | 2,222 | $48,750 | $113,400 | 73.5% | 20.6% | 11.6% | 5 | 3,040 | 96% of its land |
| 24445 | Hot Springs | 2,332 | 1,028 | $51,500 | $163,700 | 69.7% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 2 | 1,035 | 21% of its land |
| 24457 | Low Moor | 425 | 147 | $47,634 | $98,100 | 73.5% | 15.6% | 4.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 24448 | Iron Gate | 420 | 196 | $70,833 | $84,500 | 91.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 24474 | Selma | 146 | 79 | — | $93,100 | 100.0% | 21.5% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Alleghany County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Covington — 5,680 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clifton Forge — 3,447 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mallow — 537 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Low Moor — 430 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Iron Gate — 426 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Callaghan — 198 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Selma — 146 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cliftondale Park — 86 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alleghany County, VA?
- 24426, 24422, 24445, 24457, 24448 and 24474. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Alleghany County?
- 14,859 residents in 6,383 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Alleghany County?
- $56,188 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $48,750 (24422) to $55,138 (24426).
- Which Alleghany County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 24426, at $55,138, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alleghany County?
- For the 3 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 20 carrier routes reaching 10,170 residential and 531 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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