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Salem, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24153

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

37,761
139/sq mi
$74,260
Median income
$266,500
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salem pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 272.2 square miles in Salem, Salem County, Virginia. The area is home to 37,761 residents, producing a population density of 139 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 24153 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24153 sits at $74,260 (13% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,856. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $266,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 24153 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 24153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24153.

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 24153, Salem, 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

37,761

Population

272.2

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24153?

42.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$74,260

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$40,856

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24153 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,260 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,498

Total Housing Units

15,382

Occupied Units

1,116

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$266,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,124

Median Rent

1973

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24153 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 158
2021 +8.5% 171
2022 +14.8% 197
2023 +7.9% 212
2024 +10.8% 235

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 1,174 business establishments in ZIP 24153, employing approximately 22,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,348,923,000.

1,174

Businesses

22,774

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 162 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 153 13.0%
Retail trade 144 12.3%
Construction 108 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 102 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 7.1%
Wholesale trade 80 6.8%
Finance and insurance 69 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 5.1%
Manufacturing 58 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 38 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.6%
Information 11 0.9%
Educational services 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 24153 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 24153 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24153 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 24153 ranks #2 of 7 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
24017 Roanoke, VA 23,392 6.5 mi
24018 Roanoke, VA 36,432 7.2 mi
24070 Catawba, VA 1,363 7.1 mi
24059 Bent Mountain, VA 872 10.2 mi
24015 Roanoke, VA 15,255 7.8 mi
24087 Elliston, VA 3,914 9.2 mi

Related Areas

Salem County Salem, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24153 in? ▼
ZIP code 24153 (Salem) is located in Salem County, Virginia. Salem County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salem-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24153? ▼
ZIP code 24153 in Salem, VA has a population of 37,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24153 is $74,260, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24153 is $266,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24153 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24153? ▼
ZIP code 24153 has 1,174 business establishments employing approximately 22,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24153 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Other services (except public administration) (153), Retail trade (144). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24153 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 24153? ▼
In ZIP code 24153, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 24153? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24153 is 20.3 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 24153? ▼
In ZIP code 24153, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24153 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Salem, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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