| City: | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Virginia Tech |
| County: | Montgomery County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:57:49 AM |
| Population: | 9,836 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 37.2172, -80.4311 |
| Land Area: | 1.085 sq mi |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech, operates under dedicated ZIP code 24061 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1872 as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, Virginia Tech is Virginia's second-largest public university by enrollment with over 38,000 students. The 2,600-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and was the first school in the nation to open its corps of cadets to women.
The 2.34-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the University neighborhood with 133 ZIP+4 delivery codes routing mail to campus facilities. Census data shows 9,836 residents with a median age of 19.4 years, reflecting the student population, with 9,656 living in non-institutional group quarters (dormitories). The diverse campus population includes 7,038 white and 1,722 Asian residents.
Postal records identify multiple building names reflecting the university's evolution: VA Polytech, Virginia Tech, VPI, and VPI & SU. Census Business Patterns shows 14 establishments employing 219 workers. Blacksburg is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 9,836 |
| Median Age: | 19.4 |
| Housing Units: | 123 |
| Establishments: | 14 |
| Employment: | 219 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 95 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 24061 has 9,836 residents and 87 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.8% male and 44.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.6%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (17.5%, much higher than the state average of 7.1% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (7.1%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 9,836Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9,194Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9,065.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 87Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,764 | 9,269 | 9,194 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,836 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.4
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4,225 | 1,225 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3,340 | 973 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7,565 | 2,198 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 7,038 | 69.95% |
| Black: | 500 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic:* | 661 | 6.57% |
| Asian: | 1,722 | 17.12% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 136 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 10,061 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,491 | 55.83% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 4,345 | 44.17% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 9,836 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 8,743 | 95.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 80 | 0.87% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 113 | 1.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 258 | 4.04% |
| Total Population: | 9,194 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 8,823 | 95.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 371 | 4.04% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $11,770 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $11,770 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 43.2%, which is far less than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,786 | $11,895 | $11,770 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 3,767 | 40.97% |
| Unemployed: | 206 | 2.24% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,221 | 56.79% |
| Total: | 9,194 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,026 | 27.24% |
| Service: | 1,520 | 40.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 956 | 25.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 40 | 1.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 225 | 5.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3,767 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 97.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (99.91%). College enrollment is 99.91%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 37 | 77.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 22.92% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 22.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 8,981 | 96.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 126 | 1.36% |
| No Insurance: | 181 | 1.95% |
| Total: | 9,288 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 9,107 | 98.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 0.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,186 | 99.91% |
| Total: | 9,194 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 0.09% |
ZIP Code 24061 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 275 people with an annual payroll of $16,396,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 95 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 95Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 8,621Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,969,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,396,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 275Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24061 is located in Montgomery County, Virginia, within the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13980) and Virginia's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 181,605 people, about 5.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 24061. It covers 1.085 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 181,605Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.085 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9113.87 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5107784Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Blacksburg town; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24061 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.
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 January 1, 2026.