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Radford, VA
City in Radford city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24141, 24142.
Population
16,726
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,729
ZIP codes
2
Radford and its ZIP codes
Radford at a glance
- Radford is about 7.8 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $57,348 a year, 38% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,700 (42% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Radford, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Radford, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,348
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$220,700
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
23.3
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,543), German Americans (1,474), Italian Americans (536).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Radford city. PPP loans are for Radford.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
6,190 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $13,050 per person
How people get to work
Radford, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Radford, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
185
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Radford, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Radford
2 in or overlapping Radford. Population shown
Cities near Radford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.1 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.6 |
| BelviewCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Prices ForkCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| DublinTown | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| ParrottCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.3 |
| RinerCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ChristiansburgTown | 8.1 mi | 14.7 |
| MerrimacCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| BlacksburgTown | 10 mi | 19.8 |
| PulaskiTown | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| EgglestonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DraperCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Radford, VA in?
- Radford is in Radford city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Radford, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Radford include 24141, 24142.
- What is the population of Radford, VA?
- About 16,726 people live in Radford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Radford?
- Nearby places include Fairlawn (2 mi), New River (2.1 mi), Plum Creek (3.3 mi), Belview (4.5 mi), Belspring (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023