24072 ZIP Code — Check, VA

Floyd County, Virginia

ZIP code 24072 is located in Check, Virginia, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 29.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,932. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,161

population

29.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Check	Acceptable
Check	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24079 Copper Hill (4.4 mi) 24138 Pilot (5.3 mi) 24162 Shawsville (7.7 mi) 24067 Callaway (9.7 mi) 24091 Floyd (10.3 mi) 24059 Bent Mountain (10.5 mi) 24149 Riner (11 mi) 24073 Christiansburg (11.9 mi) 24088 Ferrum (13.4 mi) 24087 Elliston (14 mi) 24185 Woolwine (15.4 mi) 24018 Roanoke (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,161
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	29.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.0296
Longitude	-80.2350
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	25.1%	49.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	30.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	18.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,161

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$91,932

Median household income

$34,116

Per capita income

$207,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

560

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

183

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	18.5%
18 and over	946	81.5%
65 and over	143	12.3%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,120	96.5%
Two or more races	24	2.1%
Asian	10	0.9%
Black or African American	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	49.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	30.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	18.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	37.4%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
Median income	$91,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 32.8%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	2.3%
3 bedrooms	86.0%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	74.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	82.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	24	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	9.6%
Households with children under 18	242	50.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	20.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	13.4%
Married	73.4%	76.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.9%
Divorced	10.1%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 23.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	17.6%
High school	64	48.9%
College / grad school	44	33.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%

Manufacturing 27.2%

Construction 11.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	18.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,076	92.7%
Spanish	20	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,129	97.2%
Born in same state	1,129	97.2%
Born in different state	866	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	2.8%
Not a US citizen	20	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	368	31.7%
French	75	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	2.9%
Norwegian	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24072

What city is ZIP code 24072 in?

ZIP code 24072 is primarily assigned to Check, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24072 in?

ZIP code 24072 falls within Floyd County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24072 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 24072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24072 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 24072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24072?

ZIP code 24072 has an estimated population of 1,161 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24072?

The median home value in ZIP code 24072 is $207,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24072 in?

ZIP code 24072 observes the EST timezone.