Roanoke County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 6 ZIP codes · 4 cities
6
ZIP codes
96,589
population (2021)
+4.6%
pop change since 2010
51161
FIPS code
Roanoke County ZIP code map
About Roanoke County
Roanoke County is located in Virginia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 96,589 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.6% from 92,376 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Roanoke County is 51161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 96,589 |
| 2010 population | 92,376 |
| Change | +4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51161 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Roanoke County
ZIP codes for Roanoke County, VA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24018 | Roanoke | Roanoke | View map |
| 24019 | Roanoke | Roanoke | View map |
| 24020 | Roanoke | Roanoke | View map |
| 24059 | Bent Mountain | Roanoke | View map |
| 24070 | Catawba | Roanoke | View map |
| 24179 | Vinton | Roanoke | View map |
Demographics & statistics
88,219
Population
44.0
Median age
$80,633
Median household income
$44,406
Per capita income
$237,240
Median home value
$639
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
30,541
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,994
Under 5
2,088
2,420
5–9
2,535
2,490
10–14
2,608
2,415
15–19
2,529
2,085
20–24
2,185
5,377
25–34
5,633
5,147
35–44
5,392
5,616
45–54
5,884
3,154
55–59
3,303
2,874
60–64
3,011
5,554
65–74
5,818
2,919
75–84
3,057
1,041
85+
1,090
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,229 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 70,990 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 19,479 | 26.1% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Black or African American
6.8%
Asian
3.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74,698 | 83% |
| Black or African American | 6,130 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3,454 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,937 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,818 | 2% |
| Other race | 630 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 343 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $80,633 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
31.2%
$300k–$500k
24.6%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,240 |
| Median rent / month | $639 |
| Owner occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter occupied | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 49.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18,532 | 54.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,542 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,131 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,638 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,846 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,781 | 41.5% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.8% | 15.7% |
| Married | 61.3% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 15.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,335 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 831 | 9.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,786 | 53.8% |
| High school | 4,083 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,936 | 16.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Retail trade
12.2%
Transportation & utilities
11.8%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Other services
7.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Construction
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,809 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 84,137 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2,164 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 818 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 557 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 708 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 82,329 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 81,194 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 55,161 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,135 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,890 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,210 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14,380 | 16.3% |
| Arab | 9,623 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 8,388 | 9.5% |
| English | 584 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 373 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 266 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 200 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 172 | 0.2% |
| German | 157 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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