| ZIP Code | 24017 |
|---|---|
| City | Roanoke |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke (city) County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 1,055 ft |
| Latitude | 37.297642 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.990973 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51770 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 25.2% ▲ 152% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.1% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 114% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 414 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,803 (39%) |
| Some College | 2,950 (19.8%) |
| Associates | 1,836 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,111 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,780 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,954 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,800 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $966/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,263 |
| Vacant Units | 1,259 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,263 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,259 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 24017 is located in Roanoke, Virginia, within Roanoke (city) County. With a population of 24,565, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 24017 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,954 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24017 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $966 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.4%) and renters (47.6%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 24017 is majority Black (59.03%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24017 stands at 10.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 24017 in Roanoke, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 24,565 residents, a median household income of $45,954, and a median home value of $139,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.