24179 ZIP Code
Vinton, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24179 |
| City/Town: | Vinton |
| County: | Roanoke |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 18,721 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,996 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,211 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,704 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,300 |
| Land Area: | 47.5 sq miles
123.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2830, -79.7939 |
Population Information (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,721 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,042 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,679 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 919 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,110 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,124 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,182 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,050 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,374 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,979 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,284 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,339 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,147 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,475 | 13.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,196 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 542 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $852 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,704 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,996 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 708 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,774 | 72.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,222 | 27.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,336 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 453 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 881 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,554 | 34.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,257 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,207 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,072 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 912 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24179 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,996 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,413 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,789 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,211 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,314 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,138 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 168 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,851 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,575 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,329 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 234 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,316 | 92.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 555 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 157 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 150 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 509 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 268 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 365 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 126 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 111 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24179 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 202 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 453 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 558 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 722 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 941 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,450 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,037 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,595 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 488 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 550 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24179 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,980 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 499 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 174 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,030 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24179 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 459 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 891 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 204 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,210 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 749 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 155 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 738 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 851 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,090 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 613 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 586 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 560 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,588 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,724 | 73.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,253 | 38.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 926 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24179 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,645 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,255 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,101 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 572 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 392 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 973 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24179 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,389 | 73.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 380 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 329 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 153 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 189 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 370 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 307 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 587 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24179 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 231 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 818 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 711 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,305 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,155 | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,634 | 18.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 742 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 216 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 874 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24179 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 43 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 617 | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,067 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,992 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,577 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 408 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24179 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,032 | 37.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,251 | 53.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 383 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 79 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24179 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 523 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,770 | 34.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,425 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,278 | 28.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24179 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 241 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 346 | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 824 | 14.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,236 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,119 | 36.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 851 | 14.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 135 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24179 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,407 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $366 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $852 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,996 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,557 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,076 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,257 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,547 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,339 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,952 | 36.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24179 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,505 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,256 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,844 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 365 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 890 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,949 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24179 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,019 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 234 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 213 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,705 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 997 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 870 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,701 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,171 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,514 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,050 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 412 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,301 | 42.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,337 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24179 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,043 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,395 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 723 | 30.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,672 | 69.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 320 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24179 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,441 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 114 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 280 | 245.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 280 | 245.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 280 | 245.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 20.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 39 | 34.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 84 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24179 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,802 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,445 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 357 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 150 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 92 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24179 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,996 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,151 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Vinton, VA24179