Head Waters, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24442

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

120
1/sq mi
$69,750
Median income
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Head Waters pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24442 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.0 square miles in Head Waters, Highland County, Virginia. The area is home to 120 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 24442 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24442 sits at $69,750 (18% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,106. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24442 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Highland County, so you can benchmark 24442 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 →

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 24442, Head Waters, 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

120

Population

120.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24442?

32.7

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$69,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$40,106

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24442 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,750 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 90.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.5%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

27

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

1955

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24442 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 24442 ranks #4 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 24442 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 24442 ranks #2 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
24433 Doe Hill, VA 99 6.4 mi
24485 West Augusta, VA 389 6.1 mi
24458 Mc Dowell, VA 442 6.6 mi
26815 Sugar Grove, WV 646 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24442 in?
ZIP code 24442 (Head Waters) is located in Highland County, Virginia. Highland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highland-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24442?
ZIP code 24442 in Head Waters, VA has a population of 120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24442?
The median household income in ZIP 24442 is $69,750, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24442 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24442?
In ZIP code 24442, 90.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% 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 24442?
In ZIP code 24442, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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