ZIP Code 24004 in Roanoke, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Roanoke, Virginia
County:Roanoke City County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:56:31 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:276 / 540 / 826
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.2709, -79.9418
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24004 - Roanoke, VA

ZIP Code 24004, Roanoke

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationRoanoke City County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points28 (24 businesses)
PO Boxes4
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 24011
Key Facts
  • ZIP code 24004 contains only PO Box delivery, with 4 boxes serving downtown Roanoke businesses and residents.
  • All street delivery records (11 total) connect to Church Avenue SW, a single thoroughfare with unit-based addressing.
  • The postal zone serves 24 businesses despite having minimal residential presence, indicating a commercial focus.
  • This ZIP is physically enclosed by ZIP code 24011, which handles street delivery for the surrounding downtown area.
  • The facility has been operating since before October 2004, when the current ZIP code system was documented.
  • Downtown Roanoke's neighborhood designation confirms this zone's location in the city's commercial core.

Postal Service Pattern

The postal system here supports Roanoke's city center, where 11 delivery records connect to a single street route. The surrounding area receives street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes, particularly 24011, which physically encloses this zone. Residents and businesses in downtown Roanoke who want PO Box service use 24004, while street addresses typically fall under different postal designations. The setup reflects how urban post offices carve out PO Box-only zones within larger delivery areas.

Location Context

The postal zone sits at the heart of Roanoke's downtown district, with nearby neighborhoods including Gainsboro (0.2 miles north) and Old Southwest (0.2 miles south). The Belmont and Williamson Road neighborhoods extend the urban fabric within half a mile. This central positioning makes the PO Box facility accessible to the entire downtown business community.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Zone Urban Directional

Only one street appears in the delivery records: Church Avenue SW. The 11 records associated with this address suggest unit-based delivery (apartments, offices, or suites) rather than traditional single-family homes. The southwest directional designation is typical of Roanoke's street grid system, which divides the city into quadrants.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Gainsboro Old Southwest Belmont Williamson Road

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 24004 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:29Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24004 is located in Roanoke City County, Virginia, within the Roanoke, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40220) and Virginia's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 314,661 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24004. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Roanoke, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:40220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:314,661Source: Census
MSA:Roanoke, VA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5930.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5168000Source: Census
Place Name:Roanoke city; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


24005 | | 24003

Schools in ZIP Code 24004


We could not locate which school district 24004 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Highland Park Elem 1212 5th St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
District: Roanoke City Public SchoolsNearby
Reg Alternative Plus Self Project/Roanoke City 40 Douglass Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24031
District: UnknownNearby
John P. Fishwick Middle 1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
District: Roanoke City Public SchoolsNearby
Lucy Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle 1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
District: Roanoke City Public SchoolsNearby
Lincoln Terrace Elem 1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
District: Roanoke City Public SchoolsNearby
First Baptist Church Child Development Center 321 Marshall Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
District: Private SchoolNearby
Community High School 302 Campbell Ave Se Unit Ch51
Roanoke, VA 24013
District: Private SchoolNearby
Roanoke Catholic School 621 N Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24004


Paul Mitchell The School-Roanoke 658 Brandon Ave Sw Ste 210
Roanoke, VA 24015
Type: Post Secondary
Virginia Western Community College 3094 Colonial Ave
Roanoke, VA 24015
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University - Roanoke 5234 Airport Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012-1603
Type: Post Secondary
American National University 1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Type: Post Secondary
Hollins University 7916 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24020
Type: Post Secondary
Roanoke College 221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov