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Bent Mountain, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24059

Roanoke County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

872
14/sq mi
$73,237
Median income
$253,900
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bent Mountain pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24059 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.4 square miles in Bent Mountain, Roanoke County, Virginia. The area is home to 872 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24059 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24059 sits at $73,237 (14% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $76,950. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $253,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Roanoke County, so you can benchmark 24059 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24059, Bent Mountain, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

872

Population

61.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24059?

61.5

Median Age

41.7%

Male

58.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,237

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$76,950

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24059 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,237 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

495

Total Housing Units

421

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$253,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+27.2%

YoY Change (2022)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24059 have increased 27.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.4% 136
2019 -4.3% 131
2020 +9.0% 142
2021 +10.4% 157
2022 +27.2% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 24059, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,600,000.

14

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24059 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24059 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24079 Copper Hill, VA 1,766 7.0 mi
24162 Shawsville, VA 2,421 6.8 mi
24018 Roanoke, VA 36,432 6.4 mi
24153 Salem, VA 37,761 10.2 mi
24087 Elliston, VA 3,914 7.9 mi
24067 Callaway, VA 2,230 9.1 mi
24072 Check, VA 1,298 9.8 mi
24017 Roanoke, VA 23,392 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Roanoke County

24018 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 36,432
24019 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 26,502
24179 standard
Vinton, VA
Pop: 18,616
24070 standard
Catawba, VA
Pop: 1,363
24020 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 455

Related Areas

Roanoke County Bent Mountain, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24059 in? ▼
ZIP code 24059 (Bent Mountain) is located in Roanoke County, Virginia. Roanoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roanoke-va-51161.
What is the population of ZIP code 24059? ▼
ZIP code 24059 in Bent Mountain, VA has a population of 872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24059? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24059 is $73,237, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24059? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24059 is $253,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24059? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24059 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24059? ▼
ZIP code 24059 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24059? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24059 increased by 27.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24059? ▼
In ZIP code 24059, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24059? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24059 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bent Mountain, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.