Roanoke, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24015
Roanoke County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,255
- 1,307/sq mi High-density area
- $69,831
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roanoke pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,307
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24015 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 24015 (Roanoke, VA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.6 in 2023 to 271.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, home to 15,255 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 1,307 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24015 reports a modest median household income of $69,831 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,000. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $267,500 (20% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Roanoke County, so 24015 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 24015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24015.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 24015, 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
15,255
Population
11.7
Area (sq mi)
1,307
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24015?
36.7
Median Age
41.7%
Male
58.3%
Female
3.9%
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?
$69,831
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,000
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24015 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)
$69,831 44th percentile higher than 44% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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
7,694housing units
7,694
Total Housing Units
7,232
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1951
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24015 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 179 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 201 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 232 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 247 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 271 |
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 353 business establishments in ZIP 24015, employing approximately 3,732 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,098,000.
353
Businesses
3,732
Employees
$160.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.8% |
| Information | 8 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 24015 vs 24016 →
ZIP 24015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24018
Roanoke (24018)
36,432 residents
- 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
- 24065 6,141
Boones Mill (24065)
6,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24015 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24018
Roanoke (24018)
$90,885 median income
- 24019
Roanoke (24019)
$77,870 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24015
Roanoke (24015)
$69,831 median income
- 24065
Boones Mill (24065)
$63,240 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 24015 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24016 | Roanoke, VA | 9,047 | 1.8 mi |
| 24017 | Roanoke, VA | 23,392 | 2.7 mi |
| 24011 | Roanoke, VA | 219 | 2.3 mi |
| 24013 | Roanoke, VA | 8,684 | 3.2 mi |
| 24014 | Roanoke, VA | 16,570 | 4.3 mi |
| 24018 | Roanoke, VA | 36,432 | 4.7 mi |
| 24019 | Roanoke, VA | 26,502 | 6.4 mi |
| 24012 | Roanoke, VA | 29,015 | 5.9 mi |
| 24020 | Roanoke, VA | 455 | 7.3 mi |
| 24065 | Boones Mill, VA | 6,141 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24015, 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 (15,255 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 24015 in?
ZIP code 24015 (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 24015?
ZIP code 24015 in Roanoke, VA has a population of 15,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24015?
The median household income in ZIP 24015 is $69,831, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24015?
The median home value in ZIP 24015 is $267,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24015 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24015?
ZIP code 24015 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 3,732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24015 are: Other services (except public administration) (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24015 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 24015?
In ZIP code 24015, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24015 is 18.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24015?
In ZIP code 24015, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24015 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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