24426 Zip Code Profile

24426 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Covington, Virginia. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $51,714/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24426 is $41,884.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24426 earn an average of $35,212/year. Women earn only $19,739/year.

6,467 people in 24426 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24426? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.7 minutes.

The median age here is 44. There are 7,050 men and 7,279 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 9,864 people (out of the 14,329 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,487 homes, and 417 businesses every day. 130 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24426 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Athens, Greece!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,395 feet above sea levell.

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• Lewisburg Farmer's Market
• Ronceverte Farmers Market

• Sowder Farm HOA
• Troutville Farmers' Market in the Park

• Demographics

• Total Population: 14,329
• White Population: 13,212
• Black Population: 1,076
• Hispanic Population: 167
• Asian Population: 71
• Hawaiian Population: 6
• Indian Population: 85
• Male Population: 7,050
• Female Population: 7,279
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Virginia
• County: Covington
• City: Covington
• Longitude: -80.0
• Latitude: 37.8
• Elevation: 1,395 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 540

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 6,266
• Drive alone: 5,331
• Carpool: 743
• Public transit: 12
• Ride bikes or walk: 130


• Average commute time: 21.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 318
•    5 - 9: 1,049
•    10 - 14: 1,402
•    15 - 19: 1,064
•    20 - 24: 864
•    25 - 29: 219
•    30 - 34: 518
•    35 - 39: 97
•    40 - 44: 64
•    45 - 59: 188
•    60 - 89: 259
•    90 plus: 224

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $101,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $43,916
• Businesses: 327
• Employees: 4,418
• Annual Payroll: $178,345,000
• Average Family Income: $51,714
• Median Family Income: $35,404
• Average Income for Men: $35,212
• Average Income for Women: $19,739

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 09, 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 8800.0, 5646.0
• Sr Senator: Mark R. Warner (D)
• Jr Senator: Tim Kaine (D)
• US House Representative: H. Morgan Griffith (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 580
• State FIPS Code: 51

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View all schools in Covington

Primary Schools

Boiling Spring Elementary

5403 Boiling Spring Circle

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1817

Callaghan Elementary

4018 Midland Trail

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1810

Edgemont Primary

451 W Park St

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1420

Mt. View Elem.

100 Gleason Dr.

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 863-1737

Middle Schools

Clifton Middle

1000 Riverview Farm Road

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 863-1726

Jeter Watson Intermediate

515 E. Pine Street

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1430

High Schools

Alleghany High

210 Mountaineer Drive

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 863-1700

Covington High

530 S. Lexington Avenue

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1410

Other Schools

Jackson River Tech Ctr

105 E Country Club Lane

Covington, VA 24426

(540) 862-1308