| ZIP Code | 24059 |
|---|---|
| City | Bent Mountain |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 2,636 ft |
| Latitude | 37.155906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.131958 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.1 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 149 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 180 (27%) |
| Associates | 83 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 43 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 212 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,644 ▼ 17% below avg ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,400 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 454 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 24059 is located in Bent Mountain, Virginia, within Roanoke County. With a population of 732, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.1 years. Economically, 24059 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,644 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24059 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,400 is below the national average.
The population of 24059 is primarily White (98.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has declined by 17% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 24059 in Bent Mountain, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 732 residents, a median household income of $63,644, and a median home value of $224,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.