24019 ZIP Code — Roanoke, VA

Roanoke County, Virginia

ZIP code 24019 is located in Roanoke, Virginia, within Roanoke County. It covers approximately 30.24 square miles and serves a population of 28,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24019

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,637. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24019 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,194
population
30.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24019 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Roanoke Acceptable
Roanoke Acceptable
Roanoke Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24050 Roanoke (0.7 mi) 24012 Roanoke (3.2 mi) 24077 Cloverdale (3.5 mi) 24017 Roanoke (3.7 mi) 24016 Roanoke (4.9 mi) 24040 Roanoke (5 mi) 24042 Roanoke (5 mi) 24043 Roanoke (5 mi) 24011 Roanoke (5 mi) 24083 Daleville (5.1 mi) 24175 Troutville (5.3 mi) 24013 Roanoke (5.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 28,194
Population density 932 / sq mi
State FIPS 51
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 30.24 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 37.3421
Longitude -79.9553
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 33.2% 34.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 33.6% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 24.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 4.2% 7.4% 11.6%

Demographics & statistics

28,194
Population
932
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$73,637
Median household income
$37,657
Per capita income
$218,100
Median home value
$1,185
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
9,681
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
505
Under 5
531
817
5–9
861
714
10–14
752
598
15–19
630
755
20–24
795
1,953
25–34
2,056
1,581
35–44
1,665
1,657
45–54
1,745
994
55–59
1,046
981
60–64
1,033
1,921
65–74
2,023
1,012
75–84
1,066
245
85+
258
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,91917.4%
18 and over23,27582.6%
65 and over6,52523.1%
Median age44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%
Black or African American 12.9%
Two or more races 4.8%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White22,10076.6%
Black or African American3,73112.9%
Two or more races1,3714.8%
Asian7812.7%
Hispanic or Latino6422.2%
Other race1840.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander270.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.2% 34.8% 32.9%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 33.6% 29.2%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 24.3% 26.3%
Over $200k 4.2% 7.4% 11.6%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 10.7%
$35k–$50k 10.5%
$50k–$75k 19.2%
$75k–$100k 15.7%
$100k–$150k 20.9%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 6.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k10.7%
$35k–$50k10.5%
$50k–$75k19.2%
$75k–$100k15.7%
$100k–$150k20.9%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+6.0%
Median income$73,637

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%
$50k–$100k 1.9%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 25.2%
$200k–$300k 38.8%
$300k–$500k 17.2%
$500k–$1M 2.8%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$218,100
Median rent / month$1,185
Owner occupied78.5%
Renter occupied21.5%
Vacant4.2%
Single-family detached75.4%
Large apartment buildings4.0%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20195.8%
2000–200912.3%
1990–199916.3%
1980–198913.1%
1970–197924.0%
1960–196917.7%
1950–19597.4%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier1.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms21.0%
3 bedrooms47.0%
4 bedrooms24.1%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.7%
1 vehicle30.0%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.6%
Electricity43.9%
Propane / LP gas2.3%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood0.7%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5,68148.7%
Cohabiting couple1,0158.7%
Male householder, no spouse1,49412.8%
Female householder, no spouse3,48229.8%
Households with children under 182,65222.7%
Households with seniors (65+)4,54138.9%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.9%26.9%
Married52.2%46.5%
Separated1.2%1.6%
Widowed3.4%10.0%
Divorced12.2%15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 31.0%
Some college, no degree 20.0%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate / professional 11.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3997.3%
Kindergarten2324.3%
Elementary school2,40544.1%
High school1,03318.9%
College / grad school1,38925.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Professional & management 10.9%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Finance & real estate 7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Other services 5.8%
Public administration 5.1%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Construction 2.5%
Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.4%
Service13.8%
Sales & office24.0%
Natural resources & construction5.2%
Production & transportation18.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government14.6%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.9%
Carpool4.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home14.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%
Under 18 years 4.4%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 1.4%
Female-led households 4.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income29.8%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP3.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist69.4%
Cholesterol screening91.9%
Teeth loss10.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,9918.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years9.6%
65 and over22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.6%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27,15896.3%
Spanish8333.1%
Other Indo-European3611.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander1450.5%
Other languages2851.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26,41393.7%
Born in same state26,15192.8%
Born in different state19,25368.3%
Foreign born2620.9%
Naturalized citizen1,7816.3%
Not a US citizen96454.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3,95214%
Arab3,80113.5%
Italian2,2718.1%
English790.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch670.2%
Irish600.2%
German520.2%
Polish250.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24019

What city is ZIP code 24019 in?

ZIP code 24019 is primarily assigned to Roanoke, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24019 in?

ZIP code 24019 falls within Roanoke County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24019 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 24019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24019?

ZIP code 24019 has an estimated population of 28,194 residents, with a density of 932 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24019?

The median home value in ZIP code 24019 is $218,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24019?

The median household income in ZIP code 24019 is $73,637, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24019 in?

ZIP code 24019 observes the EST timezone.

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