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 High-density area
- $67,565
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vinton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.7 in 2023 to 224.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,800. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $224,600 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Roanoke County, so 24179 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 24179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24179.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24179?
40.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$67,565
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$41,800
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24179 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Vinton, 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)
$67,565 41st percentile higher than 41% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,454housing units
8,454
Total Housing Units
8,049
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24179 vs 24064 →
ZIP 24179 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
29,015 residents
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
18,616 residents
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
16,570 residents
- 24013 8,684
Roanoke (24013)
8,684 residents
- 24101 6,132
Hardy (24101)
6,132 residents
- 24064 4,963
Blue Ridge (24064)
4,963 residents
- 24095 4,677
Goodview (24095)
4,677 residents
- 24174 2,539
Thaxton (24174)
2,539 residents
- 24077 932
Cloverdale (24077)
932 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24179 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24179 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24077
Cloverdale (24077)
$88,194 median income
- 24101
Hardy (24101)
$87,112 median income
- 24095
Goodview (24095)
$80,246 median income
- 24064
Blue Ridge (24064)
$73,583 median income
- 24014
Roanoke (24014)
$70,381 median income
- 24179
Vinton (24179)
$67,565 median income
- 24011
Roanoke (24011)
$54,986 median income
- 24174
Thaxton (24174)
$54,052 median income
- 24012
Roanoke (24012)
$52,973 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24179, 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 (18,616 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 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.
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