24017 ZIP Code
Roanoke, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24017 |
| City/Town: | Roanoke |
| County: | Roanoke (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 23,756 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,097 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,848 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,942 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,200 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2976, -79.9910 |
Population Information (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,756 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,544 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,212 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,329 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,209 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,848 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,628 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,648 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,270 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,879 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,716 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,753 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,230 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,479 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 940 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 827 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,942 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,634 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,308 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,839 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,795 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,094 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 588 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,396 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,263 | 45.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,004 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,065 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,112 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 666 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24017 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,097 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,463 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,595 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,848 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,549 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,190 | 88.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,319 | 11.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,333 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,211 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,686 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 293 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,555 | 27.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,764 | 62.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,097 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 379 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 951 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 791 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,592 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 406 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 251 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 174 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 761 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 659 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 942 | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,310 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,096 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,352 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,785 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,094 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,037 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 247 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 112 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,530 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,153 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 530 | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 595 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 940 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 756 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,032 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,022 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 614 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 783 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,695 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,019 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 407 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 565 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 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 (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,024 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,099 | 46.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,958 | 54.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,417 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,999 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,349 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,771 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 814 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 736 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,068 | 21.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,498 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 435 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 515 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 381 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 612 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 965 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 454 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 82 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 191 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 582 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 516 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 932 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,722 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,881 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,554 | 23.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,036 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,497 | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 161 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 649 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,625 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,705 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,436 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 366 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,068 | 52.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,806 | 39.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 496 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,387 | 14.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,787 | 39.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,986 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,474 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 209 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,098 | 22.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,909 | 39.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 958 | 19.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 494 | 10.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 109 | 2.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24017 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,024 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $412 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,634 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,607 | 27.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 903 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,166 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,748 | 38.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,826 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,112 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,621 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,648 | 48.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,962 | 30.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 543 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,331 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,032 | 41.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,133 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 292 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 187 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,475 | 48.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,339 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 840 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,402 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,284 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,441 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,205 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,527 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,496 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,803 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,669 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,315 | 49.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,271 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 379 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 83 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24017 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,558 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 207 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,198 | 1061.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,198 | 1061.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,198 | 1061.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 17.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 421 | 203.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 696 | 336.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,427 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,600 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,827 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,251 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,125 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 194 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 257 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24017 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,634 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,280 | 85.9% | 89.4% |
Roanoke, VA24017