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Population and households in ZIP 24134
Household size in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 24134 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24134 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.7, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 24134: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 24134
Renters in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.4% of households in ZIP 24134 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (55.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in ZIP 24134, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 24134 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. ZIP 24134 has older homes than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $558 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $616 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $720 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $875 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$318 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 24134 costs $875 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $318 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 24134
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 24134 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 24134 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 13.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 24134
| Period | ZIP 24134 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 24134 has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 24134 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 24134 | 2.37 | 46.7 | 5.2% | 23.4% | 14.9% | 1970 | $875 | 17.7% | 94.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 24167 | 2.76 | 47.3 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.9% | 1974 | $898 | 26.1% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24086 | 2.36 | 51.2 | 3.2% | 10.2% | 21.8% | 1980 | $786 | 28.2% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24150 | 2.33 | 47.2 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 1984 | $750 | 13.4% | 87.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 24124 | 2.66 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 20.7% | 19.0% | 1961 | $783 | 18.4% | 91.7% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 24136 | 2.52 | 44.9 | 6.7% | 17.8% | 21.6% | 1981 | $736 | 18.2% | 86.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 24147 | 2.50 | 49.4 | 2.3% | 38.3% | 24.1% | 1957 | $819 | 16.9% | 94.6% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 24093 | 2.26 | 50.7 | 2.1% | 19.3% | 21.1% | 1966 | $781 | 15.3% | 92.4% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 24963 | 2.65 | 47.2 | 9.9% | 13.9% | 21.5% | 1975 | $679 | 17.8% | 88.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 24132 | 2.43 | 52.7 | 6.3% | 10.6% | 22.3% | 1963 | $971 | 6.1% | 95.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 24951 | 2.24 | 48.4 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 28.4% | 1978 | $666 | 10.4% | 95.5% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 24134. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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