Christiansburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24073
Montgomery County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,793
- 130/sq mi High-density area
- $76,800
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Christiansburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 130
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24073 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 24073 (Christiansburg, VA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.6 in 2023 to 241.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24073 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, with 29,793 residents across 229.9 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,800 (10% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,690. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $253,200 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,168; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 24073 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 24073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Christiansburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24073.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
89 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 24073, Christiansburg, 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
29,793
Population
229.9
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24073?
41.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
5.5%
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?
$76,800
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,690
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24073 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Christiansburg, 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)
$76,800 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
14,658housing units
14,658
Total Housing Units
13,261
Occupied Units
1,397
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,168
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24073 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 167 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 183 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 229 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 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 899 business establishments in ZIP 24073, employing approximately 13,814 people with a combined annual payroll of $649,999,000.
899
Businesses
13,814
Employees
$650.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 176 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 89 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.2% |
| Information | 20 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 24073 vs 24149 →
ZIP 24073 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
- 24141 20,668
Radford (24141)
20,668 residents
- 24149 3,339
Riner (24149)
3,339 residents
- 24142 2,470
Radford (24142)
2,470 residents
- 24138 1,613
Pilot (24138)
1,613 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24073 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24073
Christiansburg (24073)
$76,800 median income
- 24149
Riner (24149)
$69,753 median income
- 24060
Blacksburg (24060)
$67,675 median income
- 24141
Radford (24141)
$62,969 median income
- 24138
Pilot (24138)
$62,400 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24073 ranks the highest of 5 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 24073, 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 (29,793 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 24073 in?
ZIP code 24073 (Christiansburg) 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 24073?
ZIP code 24073 in Christiansburg, VA has a population of 29,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24073?
The median household income in ZIP 24073 is $76,800, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24073?
The median home value in ZIP 24073 is $253,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24073 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24073?
ZIP code 24073 has 899 business establishments employing approximately 13,814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24073 are: Retail trade (176), Health care and social assistance (120), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24073 increased by 5.8% 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 24073?
In ZIP code 24073, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 24073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24073 is 18.9 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 24073?
In ZIP code 24073, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24073 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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