24070 ZIP Code — Catawba, VA

Roanoke County, Virginia

ZIP code 24070 is located in Catawba, Virginia, within Roanoke County. It covers approximately 61.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24070

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 $223,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,544. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24070 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,545

population

61.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Catawba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24127 New Castle (7.1 mi) 24153 Salem (8.2 mi) 24157 Roanoke (9.5 mi) 24155 Roanoke (9.5 mi) 24017 Roanoke (12.2 mi) 24050 Roanoke (12.4 mi) 24087 Elliston (12.4 mi) 24019 Roanoke (12.5 mi) 24131 Paint Bank (13.2 mi) 24175 Troutville (13.4 mi) 24083 Daleville (14.1 mi) 24018 Roanoke (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,545
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	61.52 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.3938
Longitude	-80.1736
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	38.9%	34.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	24.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	7.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,545

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$81,544

Median household income

$39,319

Per capita income

$223,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.6%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

715

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

147

45–54

130

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	18.7%
18 and over	1,256	81.3%
65 and over	306	19.8%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Black or African American 7.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,356	84.5%
Black or African American	121	7.5%
Hispanic or Latino	59	3.7%
Other race	59	3.7%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	34.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.6%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	24.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	7.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 20.7%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	20.7%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	19.2%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$81,544

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.6%
Renter occupied	1.4%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	12	2.1%
Female householder, no spouse	195	34.3%
Households with children under 18	83	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	44.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	3.8%
Married	63.3%	64.5%
Separated	13.7%	1.7%
Widowed	0.0%	24.6%
Divorced	7.3%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.4%
Kindergarten	89	32.1%
Elementary school	110	39.7%
High school	38	13.7%
College / grad school	36	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 24.8%

Other services 19.2%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Construction 5.3%

Retail trade 5.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	33.9%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	25.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,484	96.1%
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)	1,545	100.0%
Born in same state	1,545	100.0%
Born in different state	1,201	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	474	30.7%
French	305	19.7%
Italian	100	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	1.6%
English	17	1.1%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24070

What city is ZIP code 24070 in?

ZIP code 24070 is primarily assigned to Catawba, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24070 in?

ZIP code 24070 falls within Roanoke County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24070 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 24070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24070 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 24070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24070?

ZIP code 24070 has an estimated population of 1,545 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24070?

The median home value in ZIP code 24070 is $223,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24070 in?

ZIP code 24070 observes the EST timezone.