24073 ZIP Code — Christiansburg, VA
Montgomery County, Virginia
ZIP code 24073 is located in Christiansburg, Virginia, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 89.62 square miles and serves a population of 29,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24073
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $69,581. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,595
population
89.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24073
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Christiansburg | Acceptable |
| Christiansburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24138 Pilot (6.8 mi)
24149 Riner (6.8 mi)
24061 Blacksburg (7.2 mi)
24162 Shawsville (8.8 mi)
24060 Blacksburg (9.9 mi)
24141 Radford (9.9 mi)
24087 Elliston (10.9 mi)
24072 Check (11.9 mi)
24128 Newport (14.6 mi)
24079 Copper Hill (14.9 mi)
24084 Dublin (15.5 mi)
24059 Bent Mountain (16 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,595 |
| Population density | 330 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1248 |
| Longitude | -80.4143 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 42.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 31.1% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.2% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,595
Population
330
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$69,581
Median household income
$38,141
Per capita income
$234,000
Median home value
$1,105
Median monthly rent
66.6%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
9,705
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
716
Under 5
724
800
5–9
808
909
10–14
919
665
15–19
672
867
20–24
877
2,152
25–34
2,175
2,019
35–44
2,041
2,092
45–54
2,115
976
55–59
986
925
60–64
935
1,632
65–74
1,651
831
75–84
840
133
85+
135
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,817 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,778 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,222 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.2%
Black or African American
4.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,856 | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,285 | 4.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,095 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 950 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 736 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 332 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 42.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.9% | 31.1% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 19.2% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
22.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $69,581 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
37.5%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,105 |
| Owner occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter occupied | 33.4% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.9% |
| Electricity | 76.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,126 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,025 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,283 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,180 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,676 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,670 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 25.1% |
| Married | 54.8% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 326 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,766 | 41.3% |
| High school | 1,206 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,179 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Other services
6.7%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.0% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.7% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 8.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,902 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,155 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 711 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 315 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 252 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 144 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,109 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,830 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 18,249 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 279 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,486 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 679 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,903 | 16.6% |
| French | 3,504 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 2,591 | 8.8% |
| English | 318 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 144 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 109 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24073
What city is ZIP code 24073 in?
ZIP code 24073 is primarily assigned to Christiansburg, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24073 in?
ZIP code 24073 falls within Montgomery County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 24073?
ZIP code 24073 has an estimated population of 29,595 residents, with a density of 330 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24073?
The median home value in ZIP code 24073 is $234,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24073?
The median household income in ZIP code 24073 is $69,581, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24073 in?
ZIP code 24073 observes the EST timezone.