24442 ZIP Code — Head Waters, VA

Highland County, Virginia

ZIP code 24442 is located in Head Waters, Virginia, within Highland County. It covers approximately 41.54 square miles and serves a population of 81 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

population

41.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Head Waters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24458 Mc Dowell (4.9 mi) 24485 West Augusta (6.9 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (7 mi) 24432 Deerfield (10.8 mi) 24465 Monterey (12.6 mi) 24430 Craigsville (14.3 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (14.7 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (15 mi) 24487 Williamsville (15.1 mi) 24421 Churchville (15.6 mi) 24479 Swoope (16.8 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	81
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	41.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.3038
Longitude	-79.4315
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	48.1%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	39.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$64,766

Median household income

$38,330

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

47.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	22.2%
18 and over	63	77.8%
65 and over	14	17.3%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	81	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	39.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 51.4%

$75k–$100k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	51.4%
$75k–$100k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
Median income	$64,766

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 47.1%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	68.9%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	73.0%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.8%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	54.1%
Households with children under 18	7	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	24.3%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	10.5%
Married	84.0%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	42.1%
Divorced	16.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 41.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	47.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 63.6%

Public administration 18.2%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.4%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.4%
Government	63.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	7.9%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	33.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	73	90.1%
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)	81	100.0%
Born in same state	81	100.0%
Born in different state	66	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	19.8%
Italian	5	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24442

What city is ZIP code 24442 in?

ZIP code 24442 is primarily assigned to Head Waters, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24442 in?

ZIP code 24442 falls within Highland County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24442 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 24442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24442?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 24442 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 24442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24442?

ZIP code 24442 has an estimated population of 81 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24442 in?

ZIP code 24442 observes the EST timezone.