PlainZIP

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
$76,800
Median income
$253,200
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,690. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $253,200 (24% below the state average), median rent at $1,168 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 24073, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24073?

41.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$42,690

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24073 ranks nationally

Christiansburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,800 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,658

Total Housing Units

13,261

Occupied Units

1,397

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$253,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24073 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 24073 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 24073 ranks the highest of 5 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
24149 Riner, VA 3,339 7.2 mi
24060 Blacksburg, VA 53,311 8.9 mi
24142 Radford, VA 2,470 7.1 mi
24141 Radford, VA 20,668 8.4 mi
24138 Pilot, VA 1,613 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

24060 standard
Blacksburg, VA
Pop: 53,311
24141 standard
Radford, VA
Pop: 20,668
24087 standard
Elliston, VA
Pop: 3,914
24149 standard
Riner, VA
Pop: 3,339
24162 standard
Shawsville, VA
Pop: 2,421
24138 standard
Pilot, VA
Pop: 1,613

Related Areas

Montgomery County Christiansburg, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.