The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 24439 sells for about $399,450, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $796 a month.
ZIP 24439 — Fishersville
The Goshen housing market is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Appalachian community. Prices have seen steady appreciation driven by limited supply rather than high demand, making it a niche market for those seeking rural seclusion.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 24439, Rockbridge County VA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding near river corridors and wildfire risks common to the Appalachian region.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and proximity to Lexington, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Rockbridge County based on fair market value; the area does not utilize complex special district structures like MUDs.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to Lexington or Staunton for major employment and services.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation including access to the Maury River, hiking trails in the George Washington National Forest, and proximity to Goshen Pass.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale tourism, with many residents commuting to nearby Lexington for institutional and retail employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state routes; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP code.
Rockbridge County assesses property at 100% of fair market value with periodic reassessments.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level taxation; no special utility or hospital districts are noted.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and potential wildfire/flood exposure.
Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient trustee sales.
Virginia is a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) state, though sellers must provide a residential property disclosure statement.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Virginia Horse Center4.713.1 mi
- Hull's Drive In4.812.8 mi
- Augusta Springs Wetlands Park4.712.7 mi
- Goshen Pass Trailhead4.83.6 mi
- Augusta Springs Wetlands Park4.712.7 mi
- Goshen Pass Trailhead4.83.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic gorge on the Maury River popular for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and camping opportunities surrounding the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.