Blacksburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24060
Montgomery County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,311
- 155/sq mi High-density area
- $67,675
- Median income Near-median income area
- $447,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blacksburg pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 155
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24060 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 24060 (Blacksburg, VA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.7 in 2023 to 241.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, with 53,311 residents across 344.2 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24060 reports a modest median household income of $67,675 (21% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,914. The poverty rate is 33.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $447,600 (34% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 43.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,314.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 24060 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 24060
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blacksburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24060.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
170 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
115 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 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 24060, Blacksburg, 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
53,311
Population
344.2
Area (sq mi)
155
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24060?
27.1
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
14.7%
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?
$67,675
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$42,914
Per Capita Income
33.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24060 ranks nationally
Blacksburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,675 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US 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
22,981housing units
22,981
Total Housing Units
19,143
Occupied Units
3,838
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$447,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,314
Median Rent
1986
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24060 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 178 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 196 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 219 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 238 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 242 |
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 928 business establishments in ZIP 24060, employing approximately 15,209 people with a combined annual payroll of $906,233,000.
928
Businesses
15,209
Employees
$906.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 170 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 106 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 51 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 2.8% |
| Information | 21 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 24060 vs 24073 →
ZIP 24060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24060
Blacksburg (24060)
53,311 residents
- 24073
Christiansburg (24073)
29,793 residents
- 24142 2,470
Radford (24142)
2,470 residents
- 24128 1,872
Newport (24128)
1,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24060 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24128
Newport (24128)
$78,512 median income
- 24073
Christiansburg (24073)
$76,800 median income
- 24060
Blacksburg (24060)
$67,675 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24060 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24060, 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 (53,311 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 24060 in?
ZIP code 24060 (Blacksburg) is located in Montgomery County, Virginia. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24060?
ZIP code 24060 in Blacksburg, VA has a population of 53,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24060?
The median household income in ZIP 24060 is $67,675, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24060?
The median home value in ZIP 24060 is $447,600, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24060 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24060?
ZIP code 24060 has 928 business establishments employing approximately 15,209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24060 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (170), Health care and social assistance (130), Accommodation and food services (115). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24060?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24060 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 24060?
In ZIP code 24060, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 24060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24060 is 16.5 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 24060?
In ZIP code 24060, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24060 is 33.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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