Zip code 24085: Eagle Rock, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24085?

24085 is assigned to Eagle Rock, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24085 in?

24085 is mostly in Botetourt County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24085?

About 2,391 people live in 24085, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24085?

The median household income in 24085 is $53,633.

Q: What zip codes are near 24085?

The closest zip codes to 24085 are 24438, 24457, 24130, 24474, 24448.

Residential delivery areaBotetourt CountyEastern Time

Population

2,391

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$134K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

166 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24085

24085 is a rural zip code in Eagle Rock, Virginia (Botetourt County), covering 166 sq mi of land. About 2,391 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 50.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,633 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $133,700, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and cleaning and personal care. 24% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 24085 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers23.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%45th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate93.1%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%98th of 836 in VA
Median age50.5
95th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39223rd of 849 in VA
Veterans11.8%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%189th of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy21.3%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%200th of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older24.6%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%264th of 852 in VA
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%169th of 846 in VA
Average commute30.6 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min312th of 799 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
48th
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471319th of 832 in VA
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%412th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate8.3%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%461st of 837 in VA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%495th of 846 in VA
Per capita income$31,405
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666614th of 849 in VA
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%420th of 852 in VA
Median household income$53,633
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170633rd of 796 in VA
Diversity index18.2
11th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7643rd of 852 in VA
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%587th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$35,878
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861713th of 834 in VA
Broadband access84%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%528th of 836 in VA
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579474th of 616 in VA
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%546th of 846 in VA
Median home value$133,700
7th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700697th of 782 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%725th of 850 in VA
Population2,391
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170469th of 852 in VA
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi801st of 852 in VA
Work from home2.7%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%719th of 848 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%714th of 774 in VA
Government workers5.2%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%800th of 846 in VA

Measure	24085	Botetourt	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Self-employed workers	23.7%	12.1%	8.6%	10%	99th	45th of 846
Homeownership rateStrength	93.1%	85.5%	67.3%	65.2%	98th	98th of 836
Median age	50.5	48.1	39	38.9	95th	223rd of 849
Veterans	11.8%	9.3%	9.4%	6.2%	94th	189th of 851
Housing vacancy	21.3%	12.3%	8.7%	10.1%	94th	200th of 836
Residents 65 and older	24.6%	24.3%	16.7%	17.2%	91st	264th of 852
Healthcare workers	12.6%	9.7%	8.5%	9.7%	86th	169th of 846
Average commute	30.6 min	24.3 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	77th	312th of 799
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.404	0.471	0.483	48th	319th of 832
Tech workers	2.2%	3.2%	6.5%	3.8%	37th	412th of 846
Poverty rate	8.3%	6.2%	9.9%	12.5%	34th	461st of 837
Uninsured rate	4.7%	5%	6.9%	8.4%	29th	495th of 846
Per capita income	$31,405	$41,217	$50,666	$44,673	22nd	614th of 849
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	1.9%	13.1%	14.1%	19th	420th of 852
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,633	$81,213	$93,170	$80,734	13th	633rd of 796
Diversity index	18.2	18	60.7	61.4	11th	643rd of 852
Residents under 18	16.2%	18.6%	21.7%	22%	11th	587th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,878	$49,558	$54,861	$49,666	11th	713th of 834
Broadband accessWeakness	84%	88.1%	91%	91%	10th	528th of 836
Median gross rent	$845	$1,035	$1,579	$1,413	9th	474th of 616
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	2.4%	4.3%	5.2%	9th	546th of 846
Median home value	$133,700	$289,200	$383,700	$332,700	7th	697th of 782
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	28.5%	42.2%	35.7%	5th	725th of 850
Population	2,391	34,004	8,705,170	334,922,499	4th	469th of 852
Population density	14/sq mi	63/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	801st of 852
Work from home	2.7%	12.6%	18.3%	15.1%	2nd	719th of 848
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	32.9%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	714th of 774
Government workers	5.2%	14.5%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	800th of 846

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

19%

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.5

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

24.6%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

18.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,037
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 41.9%
Veterans (of adults): 11.8%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24085

$53,633

Botetourt Co.

$81,213

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,405

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24085

$133,700

Botetourt Co.

$289,200

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24085

$845

Botetourt Co.

$1,035

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,317
Owner-occupied: 93.1%
Vacant: 21.3%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

0.8%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

23%

30–44

17%

45–59

23%

60+

Average commute

30.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Management

15%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Office and admin

Education

Computer and math

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.9%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Admin, support and management

12%

Retail

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Education

Public administration

Other services

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$35,878

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24085	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,750	$74,888
Service	$23,015	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,065	$49,199
Production and transportation	$65,469	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

58%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 84%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.5%
No internet access: 15.1%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Eagle Rock
State: Virginia
County: Botetourt County
Center point: 37.6839° N, 79.8573° W
Land area: 166 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24085 spans 2 counties

Botetourt County98% of land
Alleghany County2% of land

Zip codes near 24085

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24438	Glen Wilton, VA · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
24457	Low Moor, VA	7.7 mi	425	$47,634	$98,100
24130	Oriskany, VA · PO box	8.3 mi	—	—	—
24474	Selma, VA	8.4 mi	146	—	$93,100
24448	Iron Gate, VA	8.7 mi	420	$70,833	$84,500
24050	Roanoke, VA · PO box	9.7 mi	—	—	—
24090	Fincastle, VA	11 mi	4,521	$90,521	$286,900
24426	Covington, VA	12 mi	13,872	$55,138	$115,500
24422	Clifton Forge, VA	12 mi	5,334	$48,750	$113,400
24066	Buchanan, VA	14 mi	4,963	$63,333	$222,200
24578	Natural Bridge, VA	16 mi	457	$68,355	$223,900
24175	Troutville, VA	18 mi	8,128	$82,314	$302,200

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Questions about 24085

What city is zip code 24085?

24085 is assigned to Eagle Rock, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24085 in?

24085 is mostly in Botetourt County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24085?

About 2,391 people live in 24085, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24085 in?

24085 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24085?

The median household income in 24085 is $53,633.

What zip codes are near 24085?

The closest zip codes to 24085 are 24438, 24457, 24130, 24474, 24448.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24085, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.