Roanoke City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 37 ZIP codes · 1 cities
37
ZIP codes
98,865
population (2021)
+1.9%
pop change since 2010
51770
FIPS code
Roanoke City County ZIP code map
About Roanoke City County
Roanoke City County is located in Virginia and contains 37 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 98,865 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.9% from 97,032 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Roanoke City County is 51770.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 98,865 |
| 2010 population | 97,032 |
| Change | +1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51770 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Roanoke City County
ZIP codes for Roanoke City County, VA (37)
Demographics & statistics
103,258
Population
39.0
Median age
$52,014
Median household income
$32,723
Per capita income
$253,714
Median home value
$921
Median monthly rent
45.1%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
29,412
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,122
Under 5
3,440
2,986
5–9
3,290
3,089
10–14
3,404
2,816
15–19
3,103
2,851
20–24
3,141
7,280
25–34
8,021
6,097
35–44
6,717
5,924
45–54
6,527
3,389
55–59
3,735
2,883
60–64
3,177
5,066
65–74
5,581
2,029
75–84
2,235
1,596
85+
1,759
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23,167 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 80,091 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 18,266 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Black or African American
26.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.9%
Other race
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,936 | 58.3% |
| Black or African American | 28,664 | 26.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,601 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,731 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3,083 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 1,783 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $52,014 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
14.8%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,714 |
| Median rent / month | $921 |
| Owner occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter occupied | 54.9% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
| Single-family detached | 53.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.3% |
| Electricity | 53.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,400 | 27.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,574 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9,114 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16,854 | 38.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,752 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,361 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.7% | 42.7% |
| Married | 34.2% | 30.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,323 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,325 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 9,958 | 40.1% |
| High school | 4,874 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,049 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Retail trade
13.1%
Professional & management
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Construction
5.1%
Public administration
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
19.2%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
17.2%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
24.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,878 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 96,696 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 3,454 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,991 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 720 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 528 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 96,619 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 95,263 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 67,198 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,356 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,639 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,430 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10,737 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 9,077 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 7,915 | 7.7% |
| English | 754 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 335 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 284 | 0.3% |
| German | 259 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 155 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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