PlainZIP

Elliston, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24087

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

3,914
33/sq mi
$41,204
Median income
$155,100
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elliston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24087 covers 119.0 square miles in Elliston, Montgomery County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,914 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24087 reports a modest median household income of $41,204 (52% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,247. Local economic indicators show a 25.4% poverty rate alongside 13.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $155,100 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,115 a month; 69.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24087, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 24087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elliston, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24087.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24087, Elliston, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,914

Population

119.0

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24087?

41.6

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$41,204

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$34,247

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24087 ranks nationally

Elliston, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,204 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,025

Total Housing Units

1,810

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$155,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,115

Median Rent

1989

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

+34.7%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24087 have increased 34.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.4% 143
2020 +6.8% 153
2021 +16.8% 178
2022 +34.7% 240
2024 – 253

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 24087, employing approximately 863 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,532,000.

39

Businesses

863

Employees

$43.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 30.8%
Manufacturing 6 15.4%
Retail trade 6 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24087 vs 24162 →

ZIP 24087 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 24087 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 24087 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 24087 ranks #5 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
24162 Shawsville, VA 2,421 6.1 mi
24070 Catawba, VA 1,363 10.0 mi
24059 Bent Mountain, VA 872 7.9 mi
24153 Salem, VA 37,761 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

24060 standard
Blacksburg, VA
Pop: 53,311
24073 standard
Christiansburg, VA
Pop: 29,793
24141 standard
Radford, VA
Pop: 20,668
24149 standard
Riner, VA
Pop: 3,339
24162 standard
Shawsville, VA
Pop: 2,421
24138 standard
Pilot, VA
Pop: 1,613

Related Areas

Montgomery County Elliston, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24087 in? ▼
ZIP code 24087 (Elliston) is located in Montgomery County, Virginia. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24087? ▼
ZIP code 24087 in Elliston, VA has a population of 3,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24087 is $41,204, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24087 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24087 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24087? ▼
ZIP code 24087 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 863 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24087 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24087 increased by 34.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 24087? ▼
In ZIP code 24087, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 24087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24087 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24087? ▼
In ZIP code 24087, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24087 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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