24142 ZIP Code — Radford, VA
Radford County, Virginia
ZIP code 24142 is located in Radford, Virginia, within Radford County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24142
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,292
population
0.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24142
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Radford | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,292 |
| Population density | 20,836 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 750 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1387 |
| Longitude | -80.5506 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,292
Population
20,836
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,545
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
14.4%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
642
15–19
876
320
20–24
437
7
25–34
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,277 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.7%
Black or African American
24.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 61.7% |
| Black or African American | 585 | 24.5% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 61 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 99.2% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,292 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
31.3%
Retail trade
30.6%
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Other services
3.9%
Construction
1.9%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Transportation & utilities
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 12.1% |
| Service | 41.0% |
| Sales & office | 33.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 28.7% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 4.3% |
| Walk | 48.5% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 11.4% |
| High cholesterol | 9.2% |
| Diabetes | 1.6% |
| Heart disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| Arthritis | 5.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.9% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 24.1% |
| Poor physical health | 6.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 40.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.4% |
| Public insurance | 13.3% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,292 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,222 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,205 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 1,516 | 66.1% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 70 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 430 | 18.8% |
| Italian | 164 | 7.2% |
| French | 160 | 7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 1.3% |
| German | 6 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24142
What city is ZIP code 24142 in?
ZIP code 24142 is primarily assigned to Radford, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24142 in?
ZIP code 24142 falls within Radford County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 24142?
ZIP code 24142 has an estimated population of 2,292 residents, with a density of 20,105 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 24142 in?
ZIP code 24142 observes the EST timezone.