| City: | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Bonsack |
| Counties: | Roanoke City County [Primary] Botetourt County Roanoke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:56 PM |
| Population: | 30,037 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.3240, -79.9007 |
| Land Area: | 20.335 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 24012 has 30,037 residents and 12,824 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 40.4 years, slightly older than the state (38.7) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.3%, about the same as the state average of 60.3%) and Black or African American (17.9%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 30,037Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 28,235Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 32,305Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,477.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,973Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12,824Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $184,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 28,507 | 29,604 | 29,572 | 29,724 | 30,095 | 29,912 | 30,364 | 30,335 | 30,220 | 30,055 | 29,770 | 29,545 | 28,734 | 28,235 |
| Decennial Census | 29,015 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30,037 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.4
Male Median Age: 38.8
Female Median Age: 42
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 895 | 942 | 917 | 895 | 843 | 1,011 | 970 | 987 | 925 | 941 | 966 | 1,015 | 885 | 805 | 581 | 408 | 270 | 183 |
| Female | 846 | 815 | 948 | 732 | 876 | 1,071 | 1,087 | 1,023 | 938 | 924 | 950 | 1,129 | 1,041 | 902 | 831 | 513 | 405 | 567 |
| Total | 1,741 | 1,757 | 1,865 | 1,627 | 1,719 | 2,082 | 2,057 | 2,010 | 1,863 | 1,865 | 1,916 | 2,144 | 1,926 | 1,707 | 1,412 | 921 | 675 | 750 |
| White: | 18,400 | 57.75% |
| Black: | 5,371 | 16.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 4,291 | 13.47% |
| Asian: | 1,090 | 3.42% |
| American Indian: | 186 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 30 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 2,494 | 7.83% |
| Total: | 31,862 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14,439 | 48.07% | 38.8 years |
| Females: | 15,598 | 51.93% | 42.0 years |
| Total: | 30,037 | 100% | 40.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 24,707 | 87.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 436 | 1.54% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 912 | 3.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,180 | 10.95% |
| Total Population: | 28,235 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 25,143 | 89.05% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,092 | 10.95% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,973, which is well under the state median ($90,974), is up $12,224 (30.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,559. Family households earn a median of $72,282 versus $33,630 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,652). By gender, male median income is $53,171 and female is $43,737, which is far less than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $9,434 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.6%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,749 | $42,998 | $44,010 | $46,157 | $44,063 | $41,595 | $43,378 | $45,000 | $46,414 | $46,381 | $48,930 | $50,857 | $51,002 | $52,973 |
| Median Family Income | $54,258 | $54,624 | $53,745 | $56,402 | $53,501 | $51,108 | $51,127 | $52,510 | $53,210 | $54,324 | $60,218 | $70,992 | $67,467 | $72,282 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,103 | $26,840 | $26,411 | $25,543 | $25,830 | $27,893 | $26,722 | $28,606 | $30,850 | $27,332 | $28,220 | $31,450 | $33,602 | $33,630 |
| Median Male Income | $36,335 | $36,497 | $38,937 | $41,141 | $39,307 | $38,809 | $39,763 | $38,383 | $37,506 | $40,000 | $48,415 | $50,349 | $51,049 | $53,171 |
| Median Female Income | $33,697 | $34,876 | $34,148 | $34,705 | $35,576 | $35,249 | $35,211 | $35,702 | $37,699 | $38,746 | $40,523 | $43,648 | $44,616 | $43,737 |
| Employed: | 13,139 | 57.90% |
| Unemployed: | 610 | 2.69% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8,945 | 39.42% |
| Total: | 22,694 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,511 | 34.33% |
| Service: | 2,414 | 18.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,721 | 20.71% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,091 | 8.30% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,402 | 18.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13,139 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $184,400, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), is up $46,100 (33.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,100. The median gross rent is $1,049, which is much lower than the state median ($1,514), is up $382 (57.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $235. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.77% (62.39% with a mortgage, 37.61% free-and-clear) and renters 47.23% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.84%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.99%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,300 | $139,300 | $138,900 | $140,700 | $140,300 | $133,300 | $133,900 | $133,900 | $134,300 | $137,600 | $140,100 | $160,100 | $177,000 | $184,400 |
| Less than $500: | 560 | 9.54% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,087 | 35.55% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,846 | 31.44% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 880 | 14.99% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 273 | 4.65% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 24 | 0.41% |
| $3,000 or more: | 37 | 0.63% |
| No Rent: | 164 | 2.79% |
| Total: | 5,871 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $667 | $662 | $667 | $702 | $701 | $748 | $768 | $803 | $814 | $836 | $855 | $955 | $1,002 | $1,049 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,093 | 32.93% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,467 | 19.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,871 | 47.23% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12,431 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12,431 | 90.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,357 | 9.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,788 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 9,317 | 67.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,193 | 30.41% |
| Other Units: | 278 | 2.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,788 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 88.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is notably higher than the state rate (7.10%). Public coverage is 45.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 7.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.04%). College enrollment is 20.78%, which is markedly below the state rate (28.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,220 | 6.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,213 | 5.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,704 | 32.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,342 | 21.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,663 | 8.17% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,713 | 18.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,492 | 7.33% |
| Total: | 20,347 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 17,914 | 88.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,205 | 25.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 15,675 | 50.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 12,551 | 40.45% |
| No Insurance: | 2,803 | 9.03% |
| Total: | 31,029 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28,226 | 90.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 15.1% | 13.7% | 10.8% | 11.2% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 179 | 3.43% |
| Kindergarten: | 278 | 5.32% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,458 | 47.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,224 | 23.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,086 | 20.78% |
| Total: | 5,225 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 457 | 8.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,960 | 75.79% |
ZIP Code 24012 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 960 business establishments, employing about 20,627 people with an annual payroll of $1,000,685,000. USPS data shows 13,985 residential mailboxes and 1,278 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 13,985Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,278Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 15,298Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 11,247Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,953Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 960Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $280,453,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,000,685,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20,627Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24012 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 308,707 people, about 9.73% of whom live in ZIP Code 24012. It covers 20.335 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.047 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Roanoke, VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 308,707Source: Census |
| MSA: | Roanoke, VA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 20.335 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.047 sq miSource: 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 |
ZIP Code 24012 is in the Roanoke City Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.