24012 ZIP Code
Roanoke, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24012 |
| City/Town: | Roanoke |
| County: | Roanoke (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 29,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,857 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,059 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,433 |
| Median Home Value: | $160,100 |
| Land Area: | 20.3 sq miles
52.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3177, -79.8968 |
Population Information (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,430 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,115 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,096 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,645 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,693 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,559 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,550 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,814 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,132 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,599 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,129 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,868 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,957 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,246 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,257 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $160,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $955 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,433 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,146 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,287 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,897 | 56.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,249 | 43.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,002 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,094 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,956 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,980 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,232 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,863 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,558 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,319 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24012 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,857 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,762 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,992 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,059 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,779 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,826 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 944 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,872 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,591 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,664 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 557 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,027 | 64.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,480 | 18.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,129 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 66 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 953 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,839 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,416 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,482 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,161 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 227 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 196 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,898 | 6.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 971 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 620 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,650 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,556 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,192 | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,915 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,433 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,839 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 558 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 412 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,870 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,343 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 342 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 310 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 163 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,545 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 939 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,177 | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 283 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,250 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 690 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 163 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 971 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,440 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,277 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,169 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 695 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 740 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,203 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,275 | 58.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,976 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,871 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,707 | 71.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,252 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,421 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 763 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 416 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,820 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,647 | 64.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 596 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 668 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 421 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 624 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,038 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,059 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 380 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 605 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,044 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,441 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 912 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,808 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,133 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,173 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,727 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,540 | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 964 | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,222 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,934 | 29.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,205 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,774 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 334 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,942 | 40.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 178 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,057 | 49.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 871 | 7.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,307 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,736 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,585 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,518 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 342 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 522 | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,146 | 31.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,596 | 23.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,155 | 16.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 967 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 111 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24012 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,199 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $955 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,146 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,876 | 31.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,254 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,090 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,805 | 39.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,946 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,944 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,259 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,956 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,284 | 38.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 475 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,409 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,365 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,556 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 182 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 452 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,509 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,379 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,034 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,131 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,620 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,074 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,371 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 287 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,567 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,517 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,067 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,238 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,444 | 44.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,656 | 51.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 381 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 138 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24012 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,810 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 591 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,735 | 462.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,735 | 462.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,735 | 462.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 13.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 61 | 10.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,707 | 288.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,449 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,474 | 85.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,975 | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,759 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 974 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 126 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24012 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,146 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,729 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Roanoke, VA24012