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ZIP Code 24017
Roanoke, VA, Roanoke city
Population
23,678
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,624
City
Roanoke
ZIP 24017 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 24017 at a glance
- ZIP 24017 (Roanoke) is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,360, 49% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (61% below Virginia) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for ZIP 24017
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 24017, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,360
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$150,600
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
19.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
310
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,529
$231M annual payroll
PPP loans
$23.84M
498 loans
Campaign donations
$17.58K
18% D, 20% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 24017, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
225
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 24017, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 24017
ZIP codes near 24017
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 24016Roanoke | 2.4 mi | 3 |
| 24015Roanoke | 3 mi | 4.7 |
| 24011Roanoke | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 24022Roanoke | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| 24019Hollins | 3.8 mi | 30.2 |
| 24013Roanoke | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| 24020Hollins | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| 24018Cave Spring | 6.1 mi | 42.8 |
| 24012Vinton | 6.2 mi | 20.3 |
| 24077Cloverdale | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| 24014Vinton | 6.9 mi | 27.3 |
| 24153Glenvar | 7.8 mi | 101.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 24017?
- ZIP code 24017 is in Roanoke, VA (Roanoke city).
- What county is ZIP code 24017 in?
- ZIP code 24017 is mostly in Roanoke city, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 24017?
- About 23,678 people live in the 24017 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.