City

Vinton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Roanoke County  ·  Virginia

👥18,834Population
💰$69,461Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$217,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black3.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,933 (31.9%)
Some College2,266 (18.4%)
Associates1,993 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,168 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree2,897 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College18.4%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,461 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$217,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$898/mo
Total Housing Units8,573
Vacant Units629

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Vinton, VA

Vinton is a city in Virginia, located in Roanoke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,834 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Vinton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,461 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vinton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $898 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vinton is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.26%).

Vinton, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Vinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24179 18,834 $69,461 $217,100 $898 2.3% 33.0% 73.2%