24012 ZIP Code — Roanoke, VA
Roanoke City County, Virginia
ZIP code 24012 is located in Roanoke, Virginia, within Roanoke City County. It covers approximately 20.34 square miles and serves a population of 29,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24012
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $50,857. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,545
population
20.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24012 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24012
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Roanoke | Acceptable |
| Roanoke | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24077 Cloverdale (3 mi)
24019 Roanoke (3.2 mi)
24050 Roanoke (3.4 mi)
24013 Roanoke (4.2 mi)
24011 Roanoke (4.3 mi)
24040 Roanoke (4.3 mi)
24042 Roanoke (4.3 mi)
24043 Roanoke (4.3 mi)
24016 Roanoke (4.9 mi)
24017 Roanoke (5.2 mi)
24083 Daleville (6 mi)
24015 Roanoke (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,545 |
| Population density | 1,453 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 770 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3240 |
| Longitude | -79.9007 |
| 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 | 53.8% | 54.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 13.0% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 3.8% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,545
Population
1,453
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$50,857
Median household income
$29,429
Per capita income
$160,100
Median home value
$955
Median monthly rent
56.8%
Home ownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
8,184
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,024
Under 5
1,072
804
5–9
841
827
10–14
866
762
15–19
797
757
20–24
793
2,352
25–34
2,462
1,530
35–44
1,602
1,758
45–54
1,841
1,040
55–59
1,089
913
60–64
955
1,444
65–74
1,513
609
75–84
637
614
85+
643
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,405 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,140 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,460 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.5%
Black or African American
17.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,027 | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 5,480 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,839 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,416 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 1,129 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 953 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.8% | 54.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 28.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.0% | 13.0% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 3.8% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
13.6%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $50,857 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
31.1%
$150k–$200k
23.1%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,100 |
| Median rent / month | $955 |
| Owner occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter occupied | 43.2% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.7% |
| Electricity | 49.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 7.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,876 | 31.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,375 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,090 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,805 | 39.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,946 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,944 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.0% | 34.0% |
| Married | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 452 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,509 | 45.2% |
| High school | 1,379 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,034 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Manufacturing
15.7%
Professional & management
10.4%
Retail trade
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Construction
6.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.5% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.1%
Under 18 years
26.2%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,620 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.4% |
| Public insurance | 41.2% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,449 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,704 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,389 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 240 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,810 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 26,219 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 18,636 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 591 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,735 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 945 | 34.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,733 | 12.6% |
| French | 2,847 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 2,111 | 7.1% |
| English | 202 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 167 | 0.6% |
| German | 74 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24012
What city is ZIP code 24012 in?
ZIP code 24012 is primarily assigned to Roanoke, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24012 in?
ZIP code 24012 falls within Roanoke City County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24012?
17% of residents in ZIP code 24012 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24012?
The median home value in ZIP code 24012 is $160,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 24012?
ZIP code 24012 has an estimated population of 29,545 residents, with a density of 1,453 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24012?
The median household income in ZIP code 24012 is $50,857, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24012 in?
ZIP code 24012 observes the EST timezone.