Buchanan, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24066

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

4,883
12/sq mi
$63,333
Median income
$222,200
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buchanan pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 417.4 square miles in Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,883 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 24066 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24066 sits at $63,333 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,326. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $222,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Botetourt County, so you can benchmark 24066 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24066.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 24066, Buchanan, 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

4,883

Population

417.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24066?

48.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$63,333

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$33,326

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24066 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,333 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,505

Total Housing Units

2,052

Occupied Units

453

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$222,200

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24066 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 149
2021 +6.3% 159
2022 +24.9% 198
2023 +15.5% 229
2024 +0.5% 230

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 24066, employing approximately 744 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,522,000.

96

Businesses

744

Employees

$36.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 18.8%
Retail trade 14 14.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Information 3 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%

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 24066 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 24066 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 24066 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 24066 ranks #3 of 4 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
24122 Montvale, VA 1,683 7.9 mi
24578 Natural Bridge, VA 1,056 10.8 mi
24085 Eagle Rock, VA 2,182 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24066 in?
ZIP code 24066 (Buchanan) is located in Botetourt County, Virginia. Botetourt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/botetourt-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24066?
ZIP code 24066 in Buchanan, VA has a population of 4,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24066?
The median household income in ZIP 24066 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24066?
The median home value in ZIP 24066 is $222,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24066 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24066?
ZIP code 24066 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24066 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24066?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24066 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 24066?
In ZIP code 24066, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24066 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24066?
In ZIP code 24066, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24066 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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