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Population and households in ZIP 24230
Household size in ZIP 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 24230 is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24230 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, 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 38.6, mirroring the country.
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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 24230 (10.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 24230
Renters in ZIP 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 24230 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.4 points since 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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 24230: 23.3% 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 8.8 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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 24230 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $805 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 24230 runs $805 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $281 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 24230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 24230: 14.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 24230 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 24230
| Period | ZIP 24230 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 24230: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 24230 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 24230 | 2.39 | 44.9 | 10.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | 1981 | $805 | 14.4% | 76.1% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 24293 | 2.38 | 39.0 | 13.7% | 25.2% | 10.6% | 1987 | $786 | 22.7% | 85.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 24283 | 2.06 | 46.0 | 11.9% | 31.1% | 21.4% | 1975 | $580 | 18.6% | 81.5% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 24272 | 2.18 | 57.3 | 13.2% | 11.5% | 29.4% | 1975 | $505 | 10.9% | 75.9% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 24245 | 2.28 | 47.7 | 10.0% | 30.3% | 28.1% | 1980 | $577 | 15.8% | 78.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 24273 | 2.26 | 44.1 | 14.9% | 38.4% | 12.7% | 1976 | $669 | 14.1% | 87.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 24269 | 2.65 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 12.0% | 1988 | $544 | 4.8% | 73.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 24237 | 2.73 | 44.2 | 5.5% | 27.1% | 15.5% | 1966 | $848 | 3.7% | 80.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 24224 | 2.37 | 46.7 | 10.2% | 18.4% | 19.4% | 1982 | $770 | 12.6% | 83.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 24246 | 2.37 | 48.5 | 20.4% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 1991 | $996 | 11.1% | 86.9% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 24225 | 2.13 | 53.9 | 7.3% | 38.3% | 19.6% | 1973 | $628 | 11.0% | 76.1% | 3.2% |
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 24230. 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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