Riner, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24149
Montgomery County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,339
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,753
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riner pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24149 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24149 covers 137.4 square miles in Riner, Montgomery County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,339 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24149 reports a modest median household income of $69,753 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,838. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $204,600 (39% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $643; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 24149 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 24149
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riner, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24149.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
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 24149, Riner, 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
3,339
Population
137.4
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24149?
38.2
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$69,753
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$32,838
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24149 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Riner, 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)
$69,753 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,529housing units
1,529
Total Housing Units
1,446
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$643
Median Rent
1994
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2023)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24149 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.0% | 150 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 163 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 193 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 204 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 24149, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,723,000.
46
Businesses
230
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 28.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.5% |
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 24149 vs 24073 →
ZIP 24149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24073
Christiansburg (24073)
29,793 residents
- 24141
Radford (24141)
20,668 residents
- 24091 7,215
Floyd (24091)
7,215 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 24149 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24149 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
- 24141
Radford (24141)
$62,969 median income
- 24138
Pilot (24138)
$62,400 median income
- 24091
Floyd (24091)
$51,319 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24149 ranks #2 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 24149, 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 (3,339 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 24149 in?
ZIP code 24149 (Riner) 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 24149?
ZIP code 24149 in Riner, VA has a population of 3,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24149?
The median household income in ZIP 24149 is $69,753, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24149?
The median home value in ZIP 24149 is $204,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24149?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24149 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24149?
ZIP code 24149 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24149?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24149 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24149?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24149 increased by 5.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 24149?
In ZIP code 24149, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 24149?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24149 is 27.4 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 24149?
In ZIP code 24149, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24149?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24149 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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