Radford, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24141

Montgomery County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,668
125/sq mi
$62,969
Median income
$236,400
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Radford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.2 square miles in Radford, Montgomery County, Virginia. The area is home to 20,668 residents, producing a population density of 125 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24141 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24141 sits at $62,969 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,628. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $236,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 56.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 24141 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24141.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24141, Radford, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,668

Population

165.2

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24141?

32.8

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$62,969

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$34,628

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24141 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,969 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,057

Total Housing Units

8,494

Occupied Units

1,563

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$236,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24141 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 166
2021 +9.5% 182
2022 +13.2% 206
2023 +11.4% 230
2024 +7.8% 248

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 411 business establishments in ZIP 24141, employing approximately 6,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $345,139,000.

411

Businesses

6,822

Employees

$345.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 65 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 56 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 52 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 40 9.7%
Finance and insurance 30 7.3%
Construction 29 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.8%
Manufacturing 23 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.6%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Information 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24141 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 24141 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 24141 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 24141 ranks #3 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
24142 Radford, VA 2,470 3.1 mi
24058 Belspring, VA 324 6.7 mi
24073 Christiansburg, VA 29,793 8.4 mi
24132 Parrott, VA 460 9.1 mi
24149 Riner, VA 3,339 8.8 mi
24347 Hiwassee, VA 1,931 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24141 in?
ZIP code 24141 (Radford) 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 24141?
ZIP code 24141 in Radford, VA has a population of 20,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24141?
The median household income in ZIP 24141 is $62,969, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24141?
The median home value in ZIP 24141 is $236,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24141 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24141?
ZIP code 24141 has 411 business establishments employing approximately 6,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24141 are: Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (56), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24141 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 24141?
In ZIP code 24141, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 24141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24141 is 19.7 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 24141?
In ZIP code 24141, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24141 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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