24153 ZIP Code — Salem, VA
Salem County, Virginia
ZIP code 24153 is located in Salem, Virginia, within Salem County. It covers approximately 101.22 square miles and serves a population of 38,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24153
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 $232,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $73,136. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,386
population
101.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24153 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24153
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salem | Acceptable |
| Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24157 Roanoke (3.6 mi)
24155 Roanoke (3.6 mi)
24018 Roanoke (6.4 mi)
24017 Roanoke (7.2 mi)
24015 Roanoke (8.1 mi)
24070 Catawba (8.2 mi)
24016 Roanoke (8.8 mi)
24087 Elliston (8.9 mi)
24059 Bent Mountain (8.9 mi)
24050 Roanoke (9.3 mi)
24040 Roanoke (9.8 mi)
24043 Roanoke (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,386 |
| Population density | 379 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 775 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 101.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2835 |
| Longitude | -80.1193 |
| 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 | 36.9% | 36.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 34.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
38,386
Population
379
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$73,136
Median household income
$38,867
Per capita income
$232,500
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
12,098
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
715
Under 5
739
843
5–9
871
1,239
10–14
1,280
1,426
15–19
1,473
1,330
20–24
1,373
1,987
25–34
2,052
2,387
35–44
2,466
2,429
45–54
2,509
1,267
55–59
1,308
1,349
60–64
1,393
2,229
65–74
2,303
1,080
75–84
1,116
601
85+
621
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,045 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 31,341 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,950 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.4%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,422 | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,386 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,194 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 1,156 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 676 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 621 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.9% | 36.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.8% | 34.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 22.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $73,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
33.7%
$300k–$500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,063 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 27.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.6% |
| Electricity | 43.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.5% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,926 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,178 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,089 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,899 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,127 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,343 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 28.9% |
| Married | 46.9% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 451 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,430 | 37.9% |
| High school | 1,770 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,239 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
11.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,294 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,932 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 376 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 213 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,004 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 36,699 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 25,077 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 305 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,382 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 700 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,310 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 4,700 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 3,069 | 8% |
| English | 267 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 210 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 103 | 0.3% |
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24153
What city is ZIP code 24153 in?
ZIP code 24153 is primarily assigned to Salem, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24153 in?
ZIP code 24153 falls within Salem County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24153 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 24153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 24153?
ZIP code 24153 has an estimated population of 38,386 residents, with a density of 379 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24153?
The median home value in ZIP code 24153 is $232,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24153?
The median household income in ZIP code 24153 is $73,136, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24153 in?
ZIP code 24153 observes the EST timezone.