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Blacksburg, VA

Town in Montgomery County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24060, 24061.

Population

45,446

Land area

19.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,296

ZIP codes

2

Blacksburg and its ZIP codes

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Blacksburg at a glance

  • Blacksburg is about 10 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 22nd among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $50,182, 46% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,300 (16% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,359 a month.

Local data for Blacksburg, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blacksburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,182

Poverty rate

42.7%

Median home value

$446,300

Median rent

$1,359/mo

Homeownership

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

69.2%

Median age

21.9

Average commute

14.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,952), Irish Americans (3,656), Italian Americans (2,064).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Blacksburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,085

43,874 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$649M

FY 2026, $6,512 per person

PPP loans

$77.33M

917 loans, 9,563 jobs reported

Montgomery County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Blacksburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone51.0%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit6.2%
  • Walked11.8%
  • Bicycle3.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home18.2%

Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blacksburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

655

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

148

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 22°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blacksburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.8%

U.S. 33.3% -8.5 pts

Diabetes

5.7%

U.S. 12.1% -6.4 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Blacksburg

2 in or overlapping Blacksburg. Population shown

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Cities near Blacksburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MerrimacCensus-designated place3 mi1.7
Prices ForkCensus-designated place3.5 mi2
BelviewCensus-designated place6 mi1.8
ChristiansburgTown6 mi14.7
Plum CreekCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.6
FairlawnCensus-designated place8.8 mi3.1
BelspringCensus-designated place10 mi1
ParrottCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
RadfordCity10 mi9.7
New RiverCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
ShawsvilleCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
EgglestonCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
EllistonCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
RinerCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
PembrokeTown13 mi1.1
LafayetteCensus-designated place13 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blacksburg, VA in?
Blacksburg is in Montgomery County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Blacksburg, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Blacksburg include 24060, 24061.
What is the population of Blacksburg, VA?
About 45,446 people live in Blacksburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blacksburg?
Nearby places include Merrimac (3 mi), Prices Fork (3.5 mi), Belview (6 mi), Christiansburg (6 mi), Plum Creek (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023