24079 ZIP Code — Copper Hill, VA

Floyd County, Virginia

ZIP code 24079 is located in Copper Hill, Virginia, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 38.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,911 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24079

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 $184,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,898. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24079 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,911

population

38.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Copper Hill	Acceptable
Copper Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24072 Check (4.4 mi) 24067 Callaway (5.5 mi) 24059 Bent Mountain (7.5 mi) 24162 Shawsville (8.1 mi) 24138 Pilot (9 mi) 24088 Ferrum (12.4 mi) 24065 Boones Mill (12.6 mi) 24018 Roanoke (13.4 mi) 24087 Elliston (13.8 mi) 24091 Floyd (13.9 mi) 24073 Christiansburg (14.9 mi) 24149 Riner (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,911
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	38.81 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.0495
Longitude	-80.1601
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	57.0%	49.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	18.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,911

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$77,898

Median household income

$37,045

Per capita income

$184,100

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

635

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

234

10–14

195

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

223

45–54

185

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	26.4%
18 and over	1,407	73.6%
65 and over	315	16.5%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,894	99.1%
Two or more races	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	49.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	18.2%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	20.2%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$77,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,100
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	8.3%
No fuel used	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	399	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	71	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	183	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	11.6%
Households with children under 18	218	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	27.9%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	12.7%
Married	51.2%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	9.5%
Divorced	23.9%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	4.6%
Elementary school	426	67.8%
High school	54	8.6%
College / grad school	119	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.8%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Construction 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 2.7%

Retail trade 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	29.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.8%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	56.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,895	99.2%
Spanish	33	1.7%
Other Indo-European	33	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,911	100.0%
Born in same state	1,889	98.8%
Born in different state	1,401	73.3%
Foreign born	22	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	814	42.6%
French	142	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	4.7%
Polish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24079

What city is ZIP code 24079 in?

ZIP code 24079 is primarily assigned to Copper Hill, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24079 in?

ZIP code 24079 falls within Floyd County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24079 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 24079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24079?

The median home value in ZIP code 24079 is $184,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 24079?

ZIP code 24079 has an estimated population of 1,911 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24079?

The median household income in ZIP code 24079 is $77,898, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24079 in?

ZIP code 24079 observes the EST timezone.