Copper Hill, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24079

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

1,766
18/sq mi
$72,292
Median income
$227,400
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.3 square miles in Copper Hill, Floyd County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,766 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 24079 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24079 sits at $72,292 (16% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,088. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $227,400 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Floyd County, so you can benchmark 24079 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 24079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24079.

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 24079, Copper Hill, 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

1,766

Population

100.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24079?

37.7

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
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 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$72,292

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,088

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24079 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,292 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

634

Total Housing Units

476

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$227,400

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 24079, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,057,000.

20

Businesses

72

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 30.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.0%

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 24079 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 24079 ranks #3 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 24079 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 24079 ranks #4 of 5 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
24072 Check, VA 1,298 4.4 mi
24067 Callaway, VA 2,230 5.1 mi
24059 Bent Mountain, VA 872 7.0 mi
24162 Shawsville, VA 2,421 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24079 in?
ZIP code 24079 (Copper Hill) is located in Floyd County, Virginia. Floyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/floyd-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24079?
ZIP code 24079 in Copper Hill, VA has a population of 1,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24079?
The median household income in ZIP 24079 is $72,292, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24079?
The median home value in ZIP 24079 is $227,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24079 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24079?
ZIP code 24079 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24079?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24079 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24079?
In ZIP code 24079, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24079?
In ZIP code 24079, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24079 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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