| ZIP Code | 24422 |
| ZIP Code Name | Clifton Forge |
| Primary County | Alleghany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 5,913 |
| Area Code(s) | 540 |
| Current Time | EST |
24422 is a United States ZIP Code located in Clifton Forge Virginia. Portions of 24422 are also in Cliftondale Park and Iron Gate. 24422 is primarily within Alleghany County with some portions in Bath County and Botetourt County. 24422 is within the Shenandoah Valley Region.
24422 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 24422 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24422 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24422 is White. The current unemployment level in 24422 is 4.4%.
| Population | 5,913 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.95% |
| Population Density | 70 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,697 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $46,034 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.41% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,136 | 89.42% |
| Black | 568 | 9.89% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 98.27% |
| Black | 3 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 410 | 10.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 467 | 11.69% |
| High School Diploma | 1,362 | 34.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 77 | 1.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 387 | 9.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 526 | 13.17% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 11.06% |
| Masters Degree | 247 | 6.18% |
| Professional Degree | 49 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 26 | 0.65% |
| Coordinates | 37.83288956,-79.74623108 |
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| Regions | Shenandoah Valley RegionSouthwest Virginia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Roanoke, VA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 84 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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