| ZIP Code | 24179 |
|---|---|
| City | Vinton |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Roanoke County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 971 ft |
| Latitude | 37.282958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.793851 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51161 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,933 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 2,266 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 1,993 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,168 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,897 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,461 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $898/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,573 |
| Vacant Units | 629 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,573 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 629 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 24179 is located in Vinton, Virginia, within Roanoke County. With a population of 18,834, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 24179 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,461 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24179 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $898 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 24179 is primarily White (90.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24179 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 24179 in Vinton, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,834 residents, a median household income of $69,461, and a median home value of $217,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.