24179 ZIP Code — Vinton, VA
Roanoke County, Virginia
ZIP code 24179 is located in Vinton, Virginia, within Roanoke County. It covers approximately 47.51 square miles and serves a population of 18,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 24179
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 $209,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $67,996. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,721
population
47.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24179 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24179
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vinton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24095 Goodview (4.9 mi)
24101 Hardy (6.7 mi)
24012 Roanoke (7 mi)
24013 Roanoke (7.5 mi)
24064 Blue Ridge (7.7 mi)
24014 Roanoke (8 mi)
24011 Roanoke (8.5 mi)
24040 Roanoke (8.5 mi)
24042 Roanoke (8.5 mi)
24043 Roanoke (8.5 mi)
24077 Cloverdale (8.8 mi)
24174 Thaxton (8.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,721 |
| Population density | 394 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 161 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2783 |
| Longitude | -79.7868 |
| 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 | 42.2% | 34.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 33.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 24.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.4% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
18,721
Population
394
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$67,996
Median household income
$39,395
Per capita income
$209,300
Median home value
$852
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
6,482
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
444
Under 5
475
536
5–9
574
543
10–14
581
571
15–19
611
507
20–24
543
1,146
25–34
1,228
956
35–44
1,023
1,103
45–54
1,181
647
55–59
692
554
60–64
593
1,195
65–74
1,280
578
75–84
618
262
85+
280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,012 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 14,709 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,213 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,316 | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 555 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 268 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 150 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 34.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 33.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 24.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.4% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $67,996 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
36.7%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,300 |
| Median rent / month | $852 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.9% |
| Electricity | 53.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,557 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 635 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,257 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,547 | 31.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,339 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,952 | 36.9% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 24.2% |
| Married | 51.2% | 45.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 234 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 213 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,705 | 42.4% |
| High school | 997 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 870 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
13.2%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Professional & management
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Other services
6.4%
Public administration
6.1%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.9% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,171 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,802 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 132 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 80 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,441 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 18,327 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,961 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 114 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 280 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 192 | 68.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,272 | 17.5% |
| Arab | 2,521 | 13.5% |
| Italian | 2,188 | 11.7% |
| English | 125 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 99 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 54 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.2% |
| German | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24179
What city is ZIP code 24179 in?
ZIP code 24179 is primarily assigned to Vinton, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24179 in?
ZIP code 24179 falls within Roanoke County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24179 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 24179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 24179?
ZIP code 24179 has an estimated population of 18,721 residents, with a density of 394 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24179?
The median home value in ZIP code 24179 is $209,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24179?
The median household income in ZIP code 24179 is $67,996, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24179 in?
ZIP code 24179 observes the EST timezone.