Blue Ridge, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24064
Botetourt County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,963
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $271,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blue Ridge pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24064 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 24064 (Blue Ridge, VA) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.3 in 2023 to 231.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24064 covers 85.0 square miles in Blue Ridge, Botetourt County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,963 residents on file, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24064 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,583 (14% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,308. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.1% and unemployment is 1.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $271,300 (19% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,179; owner occupancy is 89.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Botetourt County, so 24064 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 24064
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blue Ridge, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24064.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 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 24064, Blue Ridge, 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
4,963
Population
85.0
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24064?
43.5
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$73,583
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,308
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24064 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Blue Ridge, 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)
$73,583 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
2,068housing units
2,068
Total Housing Units
1,790
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,179
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24064 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 170 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 194 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 232 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 24064, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,422,000.
55
Businesses
260
Employees
$17.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 25.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
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 24064 vs 24179 →
ZIP 24064 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
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
18,616 residents
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
16,570 residents
- 24013 8,684
Roanoke (24013)
8,684 residents
- 24064 4,963
Blue Ridge (24064)
4,963 residents
- 24095 4,677
Goodview (24095)
4,677 residents
- 24083 2,587
Daleville (24083)
2,587 residents
- 24174 2,539
Thaxton (24174)
2,539 residents
- 24122 1,683
Montvale (24122)
1,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24064 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24064 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
- 24095
Goodview (24095)
$80,246 median income
- 24064
Blue Ridge (24064)
$73,583 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
$67,565 median income
- 24122
Montvale (24122)
$66,563 median income
- 24174
Thaxton (24174)
$54,052 median income
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
$52,973 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24064 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24179 | Vinton, VA | 18,616 | 6.0 mi |
| 24174 | Thaxton, VA | 2,539 | 6.1 mi |
| 24077 | Cloverdale, VA | 932 | 7.0 mi |
| 24122 | Montvale, VA | 1,683 | 5.8 mi |
| 24083 | Daleville, VA | 2,587 | 8.4 mi |
| 24012 | Roanoke, VA | 29,015 | 8.0 mi |
| 24095 | Goodview, VA | 4,677 | 10.5 mi |
| 24013 | Roanoke, VA | 8,684 | 10.8 mi |
| 24014 | Roanoke, VA | 16,570 | 12.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24064, 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 (4,963 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 24064 in?
ZIP code 24064 (Blue Ridge) is located in Botetourt County, Virginia. Botetourt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/botetourt-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24064?
ZIP code 24064 in Blue Ridge, VA has a population of 4,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24064?
The median household income in ZIP 24064 is $73,583, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24064?
The median home value in ZIP 24064 is $271,300, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24064?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24064 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24064?
ZIP code 24064 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24064?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24064 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (9), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24064?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24064 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 24064?
In ZIP code 24064, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 24064?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24064 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24064?
In ZIP code 24064, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24064?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24064 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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