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 High-density area
- $77,870
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24019 (Roanoke, VA) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.7 in 2023 to 238.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24019 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, with 26,502 residents across 80.1 square miles, a density of 331 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24019 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,870 (9% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,839. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $260,800 (22% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,303; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Roanoke County, so 24019 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 24019
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24019.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 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 24019, 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
26,502
Population
80.1
Area (sq mi)
331
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24019?
44.7
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.5%
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?
$77,870
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$40,839
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24019 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)
$77,870 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
12,601housing units
12,601
Total Housing Units
11,952
Occupied Units
649
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24019 vs 24020 →
ZIP 24019 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
- 24015
Roanoke (24015)
15,255 residents
- 24016 9,047
Roanoke (24016)
9,047 residents
- 24175 8,818
Troutville (24175)
8,818 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 24019 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24019 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
- 24175
Troutville (24175)
$82,314 median income
- 24019
Roanoke (24019)
$77,870 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 24019 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24019, 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 (26,502 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 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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