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Vinton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 24179

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

18,616
152/sq mi
$67,565
Median income
$224,600
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24179 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia, home to 18,616 residents across 122.4 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24179 reports a modest median household income of $67,565 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,800. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $224,600 (33% below the state average), median rent at $944 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 24179 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Roanoke County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 24179

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinton, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24179.

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 24179, Vinton, 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

18,616

Population

122.4

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24179?

40.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$67,565

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$41,800

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24179 ranks nationally

Vinton, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,565 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,454

Total Housing Units

8,049

Occupied Units

405

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$224,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24179 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 155
2021 +11.6% 173
2022 +14.9% 199
2023 +10.4% 220
2024 +2.2% 224

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 357 business establishments in ZIP 24179, employing approximately 3,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,853,000.

357

Businesses

3,329

Employees

$126.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 55 15.4%
Retail trade 53 14.8%
Finance and insurance 35 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 22 6.2%
Wholesale trade 19 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.8%
Manufacturing 9 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Information 3 0.8%

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 24179 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 24179 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 24179 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 24179 ranks #6 of 9 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
24064 Blue Ridge, VA 4,963 6.0 mi
24101 Hardy, VA 6,132 7.7 mi
24095 Goodview, VA 4,677 5.6 mi
24012 Roanoke, VA 29,015 5.9 mi
24013 Roanoke, VA 8,684 6.8 mi
24011 Roanoke, VA 219 7.8 mi
24014 Roanoke, VA 16,570 7.6 mi
24077 Cloverdale, VA 932 7.9 mi
24174 Thaxton, VA 2,539 8.5 mi
24020 Roanoke, VA 455 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Roanoke County

24018 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 36,432
24019 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 26,502
24070 standard
Catawba, VA
Pop: 1,363
24059 standard
Bent Mountain, VA
Pop: 872
24020 standard
Roanoke, VA
Pop: 455

Related Areas

Roanoke County Vinton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24179 in? ▼
ZIP code 24179 (Vinton) is located in Roanoke County, Virginia. Roanoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roanoke-va-51161.
What is the population of ZIP code 24179? ▼
ZIP code 24179 in Vinton, VA has a population of 18,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24179 is $67,565, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24179? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24179 is $224,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24179 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24179? ▼
ZIP code 24179 has 357 business establishments employing approximately 3,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24179? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24179 are: Construction (58), Other services (except public administration) (55), Retail trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24179? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24179 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 24179? ▼
In ZIP code 24179, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 24179? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24179 is 24.9 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 24179? ▼
In ZIP code 24179, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24179 is 10.1% 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.