| City: | Radford, Virginia |
| County: | Radford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:10 PM |
| Population: | 2,608 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 540 / 826 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1387, -80.5506 |
| Land Area: | 0.113 sq mi |
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ZIP code 24142 serves Radford University in southwestern Virginia. This isn't a town. It's a campus. Of the 2,608 people counted here, 2,592 live in group quarters, meaning residence halls and dormitories. Only 2 occupied housing units exist within the ZIP boundary, which spans less than a hundredth of a square mile.
The median age tells the story: 19.6 years. Everyone here is a college student or someone who works with them. Per capita income sits at $6,000, typical for students living on financial aid and part-time jobs. The 0% bachelor's degree rate makes perfect sense when you realize these residents are still earning their degrees.
Radford University sits about 7 miles from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The two schools anchor southwestern Virginia's higher education corridor. Radford's campus-only ZIP means all mail goes through the university mail system. Students get mail at their residence halls or through campus mailroom services.
The student body shows modest diversity for a Virginia public university: 64% White, 27% Black, and smaller Asian and multiracial populations. Most students (94%) were born in the United States. The university employs 299 people across 15 business establishments within this tiny geographic footprint.
Mail to Radford University uses the 24142 ZIP code. Students receive mail through university mail services at their assigned residence halls.
Limited street infrastructure reflects campus setting where mail routes through university buildings rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 24142 has 2,608 residents and 2 households (average 8.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.6% male and 58.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.7%, higher than the state average of 60.3%) and Black or African American (27.0%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,608Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,205Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23,079.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 8.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 12.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,158 | 2,967 | 2,755 | 2,794 | 2,761 | 2,810 | 2,833 | 2,870 | 2,745 | 2,658 | 2,708 | 2,292 | 2,235 | 2,205 |
| Decennial Census | 2,470 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,608 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 665 | 412 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,087 | 434 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,752 | 846 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,660 | 60.41% |
| Black: | 704 | 25.62% |
| Hispanic:* | 143 | 5.20% |
| Asian: | 32 | 1.16% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 204 | 7.42% |
| Total: | 2,748 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,085 | 41.60% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,523 | 58.40% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 2,608 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,163 | 98.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 1.04% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 0.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 0.86% |
| Total Population: | 2,205 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,186 | 99.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 0.86% |
In 2024, 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 $16,875 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $16,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.7%, which is far less than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 14.2%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (48.6%).
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 | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $11,389 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,202 | $10,729 | $11,023 | $10,511 | $10,833 | $8,654 | $9,375 | $12,917 | $16,484 | $16,875 |
| Median Female Income | $5,625 | $5,521 | $4,271 | $4,034 | $6,100 | $6,683 | $6,528 | $8,365 | $8,583 | $10,278 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 733 | 33.24% |
| Unemployed: | 121 | 5.49% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,351 | 61.27% |
| Total: | 2,205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 121 | 16.51% |
| Service: | 356 | 48.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 216 | 29.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 1.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 3.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 733 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 15.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,927 | 83.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 342 | 14.86% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 1.43% |
| Total: | 2,302 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,269 | 98.57% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,205 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,205 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 24142 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 298 people with an annual payroll of $4,446,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,702Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,218,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,446,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 298Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24142 is located in Radford 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 162,958 people, about 1.60% of whom live in ZIP Code 24142. It covers 0.113 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 162,958Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.113 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 5165392Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Radford city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24142 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 February 1, 2026.