24085 ZIP Code — Eagle Rock, VA

Botetourt County, Virginia

ZIP code 24085 is located in Eagle Rock, Virginia, within Botetourt County. It covers approximately 165.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24085

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,969. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,308

population

165.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24130 Oriskany (9 mi) 24422 Clifton Forge (10.9 mi) 24090 Fincastle (12.1 mi) 24426 Covington (13 mi) 24066 Buchanan (14.2 mi) 24578 Natural Bridge (15.7 mi) 24450 Lexington (18.8 mi) 24445 Hot Springs (18.9 mi) 24579 Natural Bridge Station (19.1 mi) 24175 Troutville (19.1 mi) 24083 Daleville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,308
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	165.93 sq mi
Water area	2.11 sq mi
Latitude	37.6847
Longitude	-79.8430
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	46.2%	31.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	35.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	26.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,308

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$43,969

Median household income

$34,318

Per capita income

$153,400

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,277

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

131

35–44

113

261

45–54

224

55–59

137

60–64

118

233

65–74

201

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	328	14.2%
18 and over	1,980	85.8%
65 and over	577	25.0%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Black or African American 3.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,224	96.4%
Black or African American	71	3.1%
Two or more races	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	31.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	35.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	26.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$43,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,400
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	44	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	263	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	321	29.6%
Households with children under 18	117	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	37.6%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	15.6%
Married	53.7%	52.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	18.5%
Divorced	13.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	14.1%
Kindergarten	13	4.0%
Elementary school	185	56.7%
High school	57	17.5%
College / grad school	25	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Construction 12.7%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,222	96.3%
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)	2,286	99.0%
Born in same state	2,286	99.0%
Born in different state	1,877	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.0%
Not a US citizen	13	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	467	20.2%
French	463	20.1%
Italian	147	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	34	1.5%
German	29	1.3%
English	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24085

What city is ZIP code 24085 in?

ZIP code 24085 is primarily assigned to Eagle Rock, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24085 in?

ZIP code 24085 falls within Botetourt County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24085 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 24085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24085?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24085 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24085 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 24085 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24085 in?

ZIP code 24085 observes the EST timezone.