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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24017

Roanoke

ZIP Code 24017 is a standard zip code serving Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia (VA), in Roanoke (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 23,392 with a median household income of $34,030. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $34,030

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Virginia (VA)
County
Roanoke (city)
City
Roanoke
Timezone
America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude
37.293700
Longitude
-79.990200

Geographic Details

Land Area
8.97 mi²
Water Area
0.04 mi²
Population Density
2609.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box
37.327122°N, 37.266092°S, -79.952116°E, -80.023262°W

With 23,392 residents spread across 8.97 square miles, this area has a population density of 2609.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

23,392

Population

80th percentile

$34,030

Median Income

15th percentile

$113,300

Median Home Value

40th percentile

8.97 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24017 is $34,030, and the median home value is $113,300. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

10,877

Total Units

9,715

Occupied Units

89.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Roanoke, VA.

24001

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 24005

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 24006

Roanoke

 24007

Roanoke

 24008

Roanoke

 24009

Roanoke

 24010

Roanoke

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Richmond

$34,234

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Richmond

$36,855

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What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
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