Eagle Rock, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24085

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

2,182
5/sq mi
$53,633
Median income
$133,700
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eagle Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24085 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 454.6 square miles in Eagle Rock, Botetourt County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,182 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 24085 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24085 sits at $53,633 (37% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,405. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $133,700 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Botetourt County, so you can benchmark 24085 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 24085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24085.

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 24085, Eagle Rock, 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

2,182

Population

454.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24085?

50.5

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$53,633

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$31,405

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24085 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,633 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,317

Total Housing Units

1,037

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$133,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1976

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 24085, employing approximately 262 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,031,000.

20

Businesses

262

Employees

$17.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 15.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 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 24085 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 24085 ranks #2 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 24085 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 24085 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
24474 Selma, VA 544 8.9 mi
24448 Iron Gate, VA 376 8.5 mi
24457 Low Moor, VA 270 8.3 mi
24066 Buchanan, VA 4,883 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24085 in?
ZIP code 24085 (Eagle Rock) 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 24085?
ZIP code 24085 in Eagle Rock, VA has a population of 2,182 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24085?
The median household income in ZIP 24085 is $53,633, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24085?
The median home value in ZIP 24085 is $133,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24085 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24085?
ZIP code 24085 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24085 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24085?
In ZIP code 24085, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 24085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24085 is 30.6 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 24085?
In ZIP code 24085, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24085 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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