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Roanoke, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24019

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

26,502
331/sq mi
$77,870
Median income
$260,800
Median home value
30.4%
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 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
331
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24019 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.1 square miles in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia. The area is home to 26,502 residents, producing a population density of 331 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 24019 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24019 sits at $77,870 (9% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,839. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $260,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,303 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24019 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Roanoke County, so you can benchmark 24019 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 24019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24019.

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 24019, 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

26,502

Population

80.1

Area (sq mi)

331

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24019?

44.7

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$77,870

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$40,839

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24019 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,870 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,601

Total Housing Units

11,952

Occupied Units

649

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$260,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,303

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24019 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 158
2021 +12.0% 177
2022 +13.8% 202
2023 +9.8% 222
2024 +7.7% 239

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 673 business establishments in ZIP 24019, employing approximately 17,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,004,607,000.

673

Businesses

17,957

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 82 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 79 11.7%
Retail trade 77 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 9.2%
Construction 56 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 53 7.9%
Wholesale trade 43 6.4%
Finance and insurance 42 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.3%
Manufacturing 30 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.4%
Information 11 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.5%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 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 24019 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 24019 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 24019 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 24019 ranks #4 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
24020 Roanoke, VA 455 0.9 mi
24077 Cloverdale, VA 932 3.0 mi
24016 Roanoke, VA 9,047 5.1 mi
24012 Roanoke, VA 29,015 3.5 mi
24011 Roanoke, VA 219 5.3 mi
24083 Daleville, VA 2,587 4.4 mi
24017 Roanoke, VA 23,392 4.2 mi
24175 Troutville, VA 8,818 5.7 mi
24013 Roanoke, VA 8,684 5.7 mi
24015 Roanoke, VA 15,255 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Roanoke County

24018 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 36,432
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 24019 in? ▼
ZIP code 24019 (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 24019? ▼
ZIP code 24019 in Roanoke, VA has a population of 26,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24019 is $77,870, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24019 is $260,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24019 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24019? ▼
ZIP code 24019 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 17,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24019? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24019 are: Other services (except public administration) (82), Health care and social assistance (79), Retail trade (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24019? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24019 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 24019? ▼
In ZIP code 24019, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 24019? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24019 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 24019? ▼
In ZIP code 24019, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24019 is 8.2% 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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