24017 Zip Code Profile

24017 is a suburban zip code in Roanoke, Virginia. Median household income here ($26,216) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $111,200) are fairly typical for the Roanoke metro area.

The average family income here is $39,872/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24017 is $31,842.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24017 earn an average of $24,253/year. Women earn only $19,113/year.

9,563 people in 24017 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24017? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.4 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 10,874 men and 12,518 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,957 people (out of the 23,392 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,602 homes, and 523 businesses every day. 147 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24017 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,080 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 23,392
• White Population: 7,090
• Black Population: 15,975
• Hispanic Population: 1,093
• Asian Population: 369
• Hawaiian Population: 22
• Indian Population: 145
• Male Population: 10,874
• Female Population: 12,518
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Virginia
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Roanoke VA
• County: Roanoke
• City: Roanoke
• Longitude: -80.0
• Latitude: 37.3
• Elevation: 1,080 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 540

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 9,433
• Drive alone: 7,540
• Carpool: 1,144
• Public transit: 524
• Ride bikes or walk: 147


• Average commute time: 20.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 145
•    5 - 9: 959
•    10 - 14: 2,081
•    15 - 19: 2,776
•    20 - 24: 1,538
•    25 - 29: 340
•    30 - 34: 785
•    35 - 39: 86
•    40 - 44: 94
•    45 - 59: 235
•    60 - 89: 194
•    90 plus: 200

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $111,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $34,234
• Businesses: 324
• Employees: 4,855
• Annual Payroll: $153,976,000
• Average Family Income: $39,872
• Median Family Income: $26,216
• Average Income for Men: $24,253
• Average Income for Women: $19,113

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 5646.0
• Sr Senator: Mark R. Warner (D)
• Jr Senator: Tim Kaine (D)
• US House Representative: Bob Goodlatte (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 770
• State FIPS Code: 51

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View all schools in Roanoke

Primary Schools

Fairview Magnet Elem.

648 Westwood Blvd Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2978

Forest Park Magnet

2730 Melrose Ave Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2923

Roanoke Acdmy/Math & Sc

1122 Nineteenth Street

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2751

Westside Elem.

1441 Westside Blvd Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2967

Middle Schools

William Ruffner Middle

3601 Ferncliff Ave Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2605

High Schools

William Fleming High

3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-2781

Other Schools

Noel C. Taylor Lrning Academy

3601 Thirlane Rd Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-1461

Other Schools

Noel C. Taylor Lrng. Academy

3601 Thirlane Rd Nw

Roanoke, VA 24017

(540) 853-1461