Zip code 24179: Vinton, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24179?

24179 is assigned to Vinton, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24179 in?

24179 is mostly in Bedford County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24179?

About 18,773 people live in 24179, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24179?

The median household income in 24179 is $67,565.

Q: What zip codes are near 24179?

The closest zip codes to 24179 are 24178, 24095, 24012, 24064, 24013.

Residential delivery areaBedford CountyEastern Time

Population

18,773

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$225K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$944/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

395 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24179

24179 is a small-town zip code in Vinton, Virginia (Bedford County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 18,773 people live here, or 395 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,565 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $224,600, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $944 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and management.

How 24179 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.1%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%125th of 846 in VA
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%354th of 852 in VA
Government workers17.7%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%472nd of 846 in VA
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%500th of 851 in VA
Tech workers3.9%
67th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%275th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate74.9%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%498th of 836 in VA
Median age40.9
64th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39525th of 849 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471244th of 832 in VA
Median earnings per worker$50,153
56th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861336th of 834 in VA
Per capita income$41,800
55th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666354th of 849 in VA
Work from home13.8%
55th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%323rd of 848 in VA
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%260th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate10.1%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%385th of 837 in VA
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min547th of 799 in VA
Uninsured rate5%
33rd
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%472nd of 846 in VA
Median household income$67,565
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170472nd of 796 in VA
Housing vacancy4.8%
31st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%643rd of 836 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%478th of 850 in VA
Population18,773
29th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170170th of 852 in VA
Population density395/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi233rd of 852 in VA
Median home value$224,600
27th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700499th of 782 in VA
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%422nd of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$944
17th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579415th of 616 in VA
Diversity index20.3
13th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7623rd of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%525th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters31.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%572nd of 774 in VA
Self-employed workers5.4%
6th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%667th of 846 in VA
Broadband access80.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%607th of 836 in VA

Measure	24179	Bedford	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Healthcare workers	14.1%	10.9%	8.5%	9.7%	93rd	125th of 846
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	23.3%	16.7%	17.2%	84th	354th of 852
Government workers	17.7%	13.9%	20.5%	14.5%	75th	472nd of 846
Veterans	7.2%	8.3%	9.4%	6.2%	69th	500th of 851
Tech workers	3.9%	3%	6.5%	3.8%	67th	275th of 846
Homeownership rate	74.9%	84.7%	67.3%	65.2%	66th	498th of 836
Median age	40.9	47.2	39	38.9	64th	525th of 849
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.433	0.471	0.483	61st	244th of 832
Median earnings per worker	$50,153	$48,755	$54,861	$49,666	56th	336th of 834
Per capita income	$41,800	$42,461	$50,666	$44,673	55th	354th of 849
Work from home	13.8%	12.7%	18.3%	15.1%	55th	323rd of 848
Residents under 18	22.3%	19.5%	21.7%	22%	52nd	260th of 852
Poverty rate	10.1%	8.1%	9.9%	12.5%	45th	385th of 837
Average commute	24.9 min	26.5 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	42nd	547th of 799
Uninsured rate	5%	5.7%	6.9%	8.4%	33rd	472nd of 846
Median household income	$67,565	$78,937	$93,170	$80,734	32nd	472nd of 796
Housing vacancy	4.8%	11.6%	8.7%	10.1%	31st	643rd of 836
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.6%	33.7%	42.2%	35.7%	30th	478th of 850
Population	18,773	80,894	8,705,170	334,922,499	29th	170th of 852
Population density	395/sq mi	106/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	233rd of 852
Median home value	$224,600	$297,400	$383,700	$332,700	27th	499th of 782
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	2.8%	13.1%	14.1%	19th	422nd of 852
Median gross rent	$944	$952	$1,579	$1,413	17th	415th of 616
Diversity index	20.3	27.1	60.7	61.4	13th	623rd of 852
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	3.1%	4.3%	5.2%	11th	525th of 846
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.2%	44.9%	48.5%	51.1%	6th	572nd of 774
Self-employed workers	5.4%	12.2%	8.6%	10%	6th	667th of 846
Broadband accessWeakness	80.4%	88.8%	91%	91%	5th	607th of 836

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.9

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

20.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 8,049
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 65.4%
Married couples: 42.4%
Living alone: 30.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24179

$67,565

Bedford Co.

$78,937

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,800

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24179

$224,600

Bedford Co.

$297,400

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24179

$944

Bedford Co.

$952

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,454
Owner-occupied: 74.9%
Vacant: 4.8%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.9%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

28%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

12%

Management

10%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Food service

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

11%

Retail

11%

Manufacturing

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$50,153

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24179	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,054	$74,888
Service	$34,426	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,319	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,388	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,417	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 80.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.4%
No internet access: 17.2%
Without health insurance: 5%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Vinton
State: Virginia
County: Bedford County
Center point: 37.2830° N, 79.7939° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24179 spans 2 counties

Bedford County81% of land
Roanoke County19% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Vinton7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24179

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24178	Villamont, VA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
24095	Goodview, VA	5.2 mi	3,962	$80,246	$259,500
24012	Roanoke, VA	6.1 mi	28,235	$52,973	$184,400
24064	Blue Ridge, VA	6.6 mi	4,875	$73,583	$271,300
24013	Roanoke, VA	7.1 mi	8,026	$51,290	$121,300
24101	Hardy, VA	7.6 mi	6,185	$87,112	$314,500
24022	Roanoke, VA	7.7 mi	0	—	—
24014	Roanoke, VA	7.9 mi	15,300	$70,381	$266,100
24042	Roanoke, VA · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—
24043	Roanoke, VA · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
24077	Cloverdale, VA	8.2 mi	943	$88,194	$315,600
24023	Roanoke, VA · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 24179

What city is zip code 24179?

24179 is assigned to Vinton, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24179 in?

24179 is mostly in Bedford County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24179?

About 18,773 people live in 24179, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24179 in?

24179 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24179?

The median household income in 24179 is $67,565.

What zip codes are near 24179?

The closest zip codes to 24179 are 24178, 24095, 24012, 24064, 24013.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24179, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.