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Roanoke, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24018

Roanoke County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

36,432
310/sq mi
$90,885
Median income
$348,800
Median home value
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roanoke pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
310
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.6 square miles in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia. The area is home to 36,432 residents, producing a population density of 310 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24018 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24018 sits at $90,885 (6% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,511. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $348,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,285 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Roanoke County, so you can benchmark 24018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24018.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24018, Roanoke, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

36,432

Population

117.6

Area (sq mi)

310

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24018?

44.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$90,885

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$53,511

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,885 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,515

Total Housing Units

16,346

Occupied Units

1,169

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$348,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,285

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24018 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 158
2021 +9.2% 173
2022 +14.3% 198
2023 +9.7% 217
2024 +7.9% 234

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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 24018, employing approximately 12,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $704,331,000.

1,162

Businesses

12,958

Employees

$704.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 195 16.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 145 12.5%
Finance and insurance 132 11.4%
Retail trade 125 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 117 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 75 6.5%
Construction 73 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 4.9%
Wholesale trade 48 4.1%
Manufacturing 22 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.9%
Educational services 21 1.8%
Information 18 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24018 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24018 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24015 Roanoke, VA 15,255 4.7 mi
24017 Roanoke, VA 23,392 6.4 mi
24014 Roanoke, VA 16,570 7.2 mi
24059 Bent Mountain, VA 872 6.4 mi
24016 Roanoke, VA 9,047 6.5 mi
24153 Salem, VA 37,761 7.2 mi
24011 Roanoke, VA 219 6.9 mi
24065 Boones Mill, VA 6,141 7.6 mi
24013 Roanoke, VA 8,684 7.6 mi
24019 Roanoke, VA 26,502 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Roanoke County

24019 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 26,502
24179 standard
Vinton, VA
Pop: 18,616
24070 standard
Catawba, VA
Pop: 1,363
24059 standard
Bent Mountain, VA
Pop: 872
24020 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 455

Related Areas

Roanoke County Roanoke, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24018 in? ▼
ZIP code 24018 (Roanoke) is located in Roanoke County, Virginia. Roanoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roanoke-va-51161.
What is the population of ZIP code 24018? ▼
ZIP code 24018 in Roanoke, VA has a population of 36,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24018 is $90,885, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24018 is $348,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24018 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24018? ▼
ZIP code 24018 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 12,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24018 are: Health care and social assistance (195), Professional, scientific, and technical services (145), Finance and insurance (132). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24018 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 24018? ▼
In ZIP code 24018, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.0% 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 24018? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24018 is 21.1 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 24018? ▼
In ZIP code 24018, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24018 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Roanoke, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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