| ZIP Code | 24012 |
|---|---|
| City | Roanoke |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke (city) County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft |
| Latitude | 37.31765 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.896769 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51770 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 20.4% ▲ 104% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.9% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 497 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,144 (33%) |
| Some College | 2,816 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 2,849 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,632 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,665 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,002 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,000 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,002/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,455 |
| Vacant Units | 1,107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,455 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,107 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 24012 is located in Roanoke, Virginia, within Roanoke (city) County. With a population of 28,734, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 24012 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,002 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24012 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,002 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.6%) and renters (45.4%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 24012 is majority White (60.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.4%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24012 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 24012 in Roanoke, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 28,734 residents, a median household income of $51,002, and a median home value of $177,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.