| ZIP Code | 24070 |
|---|---|
| City | Catawba |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft |
| Latitude | 37.372087 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.232822 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 453 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 104 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 144 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 153 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 232 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,917 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,900 ▼ 22% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 720 |
| Vacant Units | 157 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 720 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 157 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 24070 is located in Catawba, Virginia, within Roanoke County. With a population of 1,481, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 24070 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,917 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24070 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,900 is below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 24070 is primarily White (86.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 24070 in Catawba, VA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,481 residents, a median household income of $82,917, and a median home value of $217,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.