Roanoke, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24017
Roanoke County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,392
- 1,008/sq mi High-density area
- $47,360
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roanoke pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,008
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24017 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 24017 (Roanoke, VA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 260.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, with 23,392 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 1,008 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24017 reports a modest median household income of $47,360 (45% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,985. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,600 (55% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 55.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Roanoke County, so 24017 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 24017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24017.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade 24
Wholesale trade
24 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 24017, 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
23,392
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
1,008
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24017?
38.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
9.7%
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?
$47,360
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$26,985
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24017 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)
$47,360 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
10,822housing units
10,822
Total Housing Units
9,602
Occupied Units
1,220
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,600
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1960
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24017 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 163 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 215 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 245 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 261 |
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 310 business establishments in ZIP 24017, employing approximately 4,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,207,000.
310
Businesses
4,529
Employees
$231.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 80 | 25.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 32 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 24017 vs 24015 →
ZIP 24017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24153
Salem (24153)
37,761 residents
- 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24017 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24017 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
- 24153
Salem (24153)
$74,260 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 24017 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24015 | Roanoke, VA | 15,255 | 2.7 mi |
| 24016 | Roanoke, VA | 9,047 | 2.6 mi |
| 24011 | Roanoke, VA | 219 | 3.2 mi |
| 24019 | Roanoke, VA | 26,502 | 4.2 mi |
| 24013 | Roanoke, VA | 8,684 | 4.3 mi |
| 24012 | Roanoke, VA | 29,015 | 5.1 mi |
| 24020 | Roanoke, VA | 455 | 5.1 mi |
| 24153 | Salem, VA | 37,761 | 6.5 mi |
| 24018 | Roanoke, VA | 36,432 | 6.4 mi |
| 24014 | Roanoke, VA | 16,570 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24017, 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 (23,392 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 24017 in?
ZIP code 24017 (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 24017?
ZIP code 24017 in Roanoke, VA has a population of 23,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24017?
The median household income in ZIP 24017 is $47,360, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24017?
The median home value in ZIP 24017 is $150,600, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24017 is African American at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24017?
ZIP code 24017 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 4,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24017 are: Retail trade (80), Other services (except public administration) (40), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24017?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24017 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 24017?
In ZIP code 24017, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 24017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24017 is 19.5 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 24017?
In ZIP code 24017, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24017 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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