Roanoke, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24013
Roanoke County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,684
- 1,484/sq mi High-density area
- $51,290
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roanoke pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,484
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24013 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24013 (Roanoke, VA) rose +16.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.2 in 2023 to 277.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, home to 8,684 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 1,484 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24013 reports a modest median household income of $51,290 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,183. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,300 (64% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,082; owner occupancy is 43.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Roanoke County, so 24013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24013.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24013, Roanoke, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,684
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
1,484
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24013?
36.6
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,290
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$22,183
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24013 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Roanoke, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,290 17th percentile higher than 17% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,446housing units
3,446
Total Housing Units
2,726
Occupied Units
720
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,300
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,082
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.4%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24013 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 215 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 238 |
| 2024 | +16.4% | 277 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 140 business establishments in ZIP 24013, employing approximately 2,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,903,000.
140
Businesses
2,403
Employees
$133.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Information | 4 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24013 vs 24011 →
ZIP 24013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
29,015 residents
- 24019
Roanoke (24019)
26,502 residents
- 24017
Roanoke (24017)
23,392 residents
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
16,570 residents
- 24015
Roanoke (24015)
15,255 residents
- 24016 9,047
Roanoke (24016)
9,047 residents
- 24013 8,684
Roanoke (24013)
8,684 residents
- 24083 2,587
Daleville (24083)
2,587 residents
- 24077 932
Cloverdale (24077)
932 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24013 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24083
Daleville (24083)
$109,207 median income
- 24077
Cloverdale (24077)
$88,194 median income
- 24019
Roanoke (24019)
$77,870 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24015
Roanoke (24015)
$69,831 median income
- 24011
Roanoke (24011)
$54,986 median income
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
$52,973 median income
- 24013
Roanoke (24013)
$51,290 median income
- 24017
Roanoke (24017)
$47,360 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24013 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24011 | Roanoke, VA | 219 | 1.1 mi |
| 24016 | Roanoke, VA | 9,047 | 1.8 mi |
| 24014 | Roanoke, VA | 16,570 | 3.1 mi |
| 24015 | Roanoke, VA | 15,255 | 3.2 mi |
| 24012 | Roanoke, VA | 29,015 | 3.5 mi |
| 24017 | Roanoke, VA | 23,392 | 4.3 mi |
| 24019 | Roanoke, VA | 26,502 | 5.7 mi |
| 24020 | Roanoke, VA | 455 | 6.5 mi |
| 24077 | Cloverdale, VA | 932 | 7.0 mi |
| 24083 | Daleville, VA | 2,587 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24013, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,684 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24013 in?
ZIP code 24013 (Roanoke) is located in Roanoke County, Virginia. Roanoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roanoke-va-51770.
What is the population of ZIP code 24013?
ZIP code 24013 in Roanoke, VA has a population of 8,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24013?
The median household income in ZIP 24013 is $51,290, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24013?
The median home value in ZIP 24013 is $121,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24013 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24013?
ZIP code 24013 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 2,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24013 are: Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24013 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24013?
In ZIP code 24013, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24013?
In ZIP code 24013, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24013 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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