Montvale, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24122

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

1,683
23/sq mi
$66,563
Median income
$198,600
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.5 square miles in Montvale, Bedford County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,683 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 24122 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24122 sits at $66,563 (22% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,873. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $198,600 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bedford County, so you can benchmark 24122 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 24122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24122.

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 24122, Montvale, 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

1,683

Population

74.5

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24122?

51.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$66,563

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$36,873

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,563 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

725

Total Housing Units

642

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$198,600

Median Home Value

-41% 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 30 business establishments in ZIP 24122, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,494,000.

30

Businesses

199

Employees

$9.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 26.7%
Wholesale trade 6 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 10.0%

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 24122 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 24122 ranks #5 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 24122 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 24122 ranks #3 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
24174 Thaxton, VA 2,539 5.3 mi
24066 Buchanan, VA 4,883 7.9 mi
24064 Blue Ridge, VA 4,963 5.8 mi
24179 Vinton, VA 18,616 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24122 in?
ZIP code 24122 (Montvale) is located in Bedford County, Virginia. Bedford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bedford-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24122?
ZIP code 24122 in Montvale, VA has a population of 1,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24122?
The median household income in ZIP 24122 is $66,563, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24122?
The median home value in ZIP 24122 is $198,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24122 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24122?
ZIP code 24122 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24122 are: Retail trade (8), Wholesale trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24122?
In ZIP code 24122, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 24122?
In ZIP code 24122, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24122 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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