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Population and households in ZIP 24148
Household size in ZIP 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, ZIP 24148 sits right at the national average. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24148 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, 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 dropped from 45.5, even as the national median rose.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 24148 as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. ZIP 24148 has a higher share of single-parent households than most Virginia ZIP codes.
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 24148
Renters in ZIP 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 24148 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 24148: 19.4% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 6.8 points since 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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 24148 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $541 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $613 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $718 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 24148 costs $718 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $177 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have lower rents.
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 24148
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 24148 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 24148 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 24148 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 24148
| Period | ZIP 24148 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 24148 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 24148 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 24148 | 2.65 | 44.4 | 11.7% | 16.9% | 19.4% | 1976 | $718 | 16.1% | 86.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 24112 | 2.36 | 44.1 | 12.5% | 32.7% | 16.0% | 1966 | $807 | 18.8% | 88.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27048 | 2.34 | 46.1 | 8.0% | 16.6% | 7.2% | 1981 | $925 | 14.7% | 80.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 27288 | 2.41 | 42.1 | 12.9% | 37.6% | 13.3% | 1969 | $841 | 14.1% | 85.8% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 24165 | 2.24 | 47.1 | 18.2% | 13.9% | 14.4% | 1977 | $726 | 16.8% | 84.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 24054 | 2.52 | 48.8 | 10.2% | 20.4% | 14.2% | 1985 | $876 | 9.0% | 76.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 27027 | 2.09 | 52.9 | 10.6% | 35.8% | 9.9% | 1964 | $730 | 10.1% | 78.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 24069 | 2.57 | 42.9 | 19.6% | 29.8% | 20.0% | 1982 | $930 | 15.0% | 87.4% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 24082 | 2.26 | 41.6 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 12.8% | 1995 | $790 | 6.9% | 78.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 27046 | 2.15 | 53.0 | 9.2% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 1980 | $599 | 10.5% | 84.8% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 24133 | 2.36 | 48.9 | 2.8% | 22.6% | 13.2% | 1986 | $912 | 17.7% | 85.9% | 3.8% |
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 24148. 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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