24012 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 24012, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

24012 is a zip code in Botetourt County, Roanoke County, and Roanoke city, Virginia, which covers Blue Ridge, Valley, Hollins, Vinton, and Roanoke, with a total population of 29,770 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 24012 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 24012.

The estimated population of people living in 24012 is 29,770, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 24012 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,770
 -0.95% -1.96%
2020
30,055
 -0.55% -
2019
30,220
 -0.38% -
2018
30,335
 -0.1% -
2017
30,364
 - -

Population of 24012 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 24012 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59.8%
68.8%
 -13.08%
Black/African American
19.6%
17.6%
 +11.36%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
11%
8%
 +37.50%
Asian
3.9%
1.3%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
3.6%
 +33.33%
Other
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 24012 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 24012 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 24012 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 24012 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 +0.51% 38.7 -1.02% 40.5 +2.02%
2020 39.3 +1.03% 39.1 +2.09% 39.7 +0.25%
2019 38.9 +2.1% 38.3 +8.5% 39.6 -1.98%
2018 38.1 +2.97% 35.3 +1.44% 40.4 +1.51%
2017 37 - 34.8 - 39.8 -

The median age of the 24012 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 24012 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,564 -13.75% 1,664 -3.61% 2,209 1,603
10 to 19 1,689 -8.11% 1,778 -17.77% 1,515 1,466
20 to 29 2,088 -2.18% 2,353 +17.36% 2,027 2,751
30 to 39 1,975 -16.47% 2,119 -10.89% 1,638 1,891
40 to 49 1,674 +6.33% 1,530 -4.86% 1,777 1,427
50 to 59 1,991 +6.45% 2,311 -19.06% 2,113 1,876
60 to 69 1,444 +21.86% 1,951 +2.48% 1,772 1,992
70+ 1,170 +7.21% 2,063 +19.25% 1,253 2,460

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 24012 zip code is $48,930.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 24012.

  • Under 25
    $28,059.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,062.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,522.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 24012 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 24012, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 24012 is currently $60,740.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.07% of households in 24012 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 24012 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 24012 is $27,040.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 24012 by the total population of 24012.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 24012 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 24012 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 24012 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 24012 zip over the age of 16 is 24,118.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 24012 is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 24012 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,141 60.90% 29.80%
20 to 24 years 1,809 77.80% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 2,969 93.20% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 1,919 81.70% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 3,189 82.00% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 3,299 82.60% 6.70%
55 to 59 years 2,315 63.70% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 2,081 61.70% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 3,153 17.30% 1.70%
75 years and over 2,243 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 24012. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,157 60.80% 5.20%
Black or African American 5,386 71.40% 7.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 99 31.30% 0.00%
Asian 739 56.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 100.00% 0.00%
Other 371 40.40% 10.70%
Two or more races 1,328 67.90% 20.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,140 66.20% 17.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,418 59.60% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 24012 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 24012 is 14,106, with median earnings of $36,714.00.

Women in 24012 are earning approximately 87.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,106 $36,714.00
Male 6,768 $39,192.00
Female 7,338 $34,375.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 24012 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 996 $39,688.00
Business and Financial 733 $50,474.00
Computer and Mathematical 703 $61,558.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $65,403.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $69,125.00
Community and Social Service 220 $42,926.00
Legal 50 $0.00
Educational and Library 632 $38,235.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $21,719.00
Healthcare Practitioners 624 $53,158.00
Healthcare Support 460 $29,684.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 236 $55,395.00
Food Preparation and Serving 851 $17,157.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 648 $19,451.00
Personal Care and Service 345 $7,442.00
Sales 1,471 $27,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,050 $38,279.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 125 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 625 $30,371.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 460 $48,077.00
Production 1,454 $41,368.00
Transportation and Material Moving 485 $22,307.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 24012 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 24012.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 448 $58,098.00 548 $38,537.00
Business and Financial 370 $51,724.00 363 $39,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 237 $71,335.00 466 $61,172.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $65,403.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $69,125.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $54,079.00 182 $42,348.00
Legal 38 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $48,731.00 554 $21,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $32,857.00 99 $6,141.00
Healthcare Practitioners 130 $63,841.00 494 $48,472.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 460 $29,684.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 151 $47,531.00 85 $76,175.00
Food Preparation and Serving 466 $16,645.00 385 $17,614.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $19,120.00 277 $20,039.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 325 $7,639.00
Sales 726 $44,275.00 745 $18,420.00
Office and Administrative Support 620 $39,986.00 1,430 $35,945.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $0.00 60 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 576 $30,195.00 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 460 $48,077.00 0 $0.00
Production 882 $39,732.00 572 $41,432.00
Transportation and Material Moving 413 $31,989.00 72 $17,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,427 households in 24012, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,810 families living in the 24012 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 24012:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,965 688 2,157 5,617
Average Household Size 3.09 3.77 3.52 1.23
Total Families 3,965 688 2,157 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.2 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 6,810 families living in 24012, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 24012:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,688 housing units in 24012.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,427 90.79%
Vacant 1,261 9.21%

37.95% of the total 13,688 housing units in 24012 are rental units. This is approximately 5,194 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,147 are occupied by the owner - or 52.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 24012 is $855.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 24012 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    86
  • Less than $500
    634
  • $500 to $999
    2,875
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    311
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    107
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 24012 is $140,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 24012 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    308
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,105
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,734
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,242
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    904
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    768
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 24012. The chart below shows the number of properties in 24012 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,388
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,708
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,483
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,078
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,791
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,053
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,548
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,098
  • 2010 to 2013
    527
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 24012 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,472
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,188
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,020
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,747

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 24012 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 24012 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 24012.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    149
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,377
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,543
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,880
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,539
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    886
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,179
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    70
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    92
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    457
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    277
  • 90 or more minutes
    295

Summary

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