24059 ZIP Code — Bent Mountain, VA

Roanoke County, Virginia

ZIP code 24059 is located in Bent Mountain, Virginia, within Roanoke County. It covers approximately 25.51 square miles and serves a population of 835 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,400.

Median household income is $79,412. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24059 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

835

population

25.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bent Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24018 Roanoke (6.5 mi) 24162 Shawsville (7.1 mi) 24079 Copper Hill (7.5 mi) 24067 Callaway (8 mi) 24153 Salem (8.9 mi) 24087 Elliston (9.3 mi) 24157 Roanoke (10.4 mi) 24155 Roanoke (10.4 mi) 24065 Boones Mill (10.5 mi) 24072 Check (10.5 mi) 24015 Roanoke (10.8 mi) 24016 Roanoke (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	835
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	25.51 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.1545
Longitude	-80.1269
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	34.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	33.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	24.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	7.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

835

Population

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$79,412

Median household income

$43,226

Per capita income

$235,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

44.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	10.4%
18 and over	748	89.6%
65 and over	370	44.3%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	825	97.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.2%
Two or more races	10	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	34.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	33.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	24.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	7.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	24.9%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$79,412

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	7.7%
3 bedrooms	66.6%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	64.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	95	23.2%
Households with children under 18	61	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	51.2%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.6%	0.0%
Married	80.3%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.6%
Divorced	14.1%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.1%

Graduate / professional 18.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Retail trade 23.2%

Professional & management 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Public administration 10.6%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Construction 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	73.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	835	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	835	100.0%
Born in same state	835	100.0%
Born in different state	575	68.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	140	16.8%
Arab	125	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24059

What city is ZIP code 24059 in?

ZIP code 24059 is primarily assigned to Bent Mountain, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24059 in?

ZIP code 24059 falls within Roanoke County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24059 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 24059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24059 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 24059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24059?

ZIP code 24059 has an estimated population of 835 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24059?

The median household income in ZIP code 24059 is $79,412, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24059 in?

ZIP code 24059 observes the EST timezone.