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Population and households in ZIP 24266
Household size in ZIP 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 24266 is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, 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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24266 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 40.9, 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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 24266 than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 24266 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 24266
Renters in ZIP 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 24266 own their homes; 27.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 60.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 24266 than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.2 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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 24266 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $491 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $572 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $687 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 24266 runs $687 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 24266
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 24266: 18.0% 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 edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 24266 have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 24266
| Period | ZIP 24266 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 24266 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 24266 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 24266 | 2.33 | 44.9 | 14.5% | 27.8% | 12.7% | 1985 | $687 | 18.0% | 89.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 24225 | 2.13 | 53.9 | 7.3% | 38.3% | 19.6% | 1973 | $628 | 11.0% | 76.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 24280 | 2.56 | 46.8 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 19.8% | 1978 | $924 | 9.9% | 85.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 24224 | 2.37 | 46.7 | 10.2% | 18.4% | 19.4% | 1982 | $770 | 12.6% | 83.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 24210 | 2.23 | 46.1 | 8.0% | 34.6% | 11.9% | 1983 | $886 | 28.2% | 91.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 24283 | 2.06 | 46.0 | 11.9% | 31.1% | 21.4% | 1975 | $580 | 18.6% | 81.5% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 24270 | 2.47 | 55.0 | 4.6% | 35.8% | 31.8% | 1985 | $556 | 11.8% | 91.2% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 24361 | 2.52 | 40.8 | 7.2% | 21.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $876 | 19.3% | 87.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 24340 | 2.56 | 43.2 | 7.2% | 25.5% | 13.5% | 1981 | $826 | 23.3% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 24370 | 2.44 | 45.2 | 10.3% | 21.4% | 16.8% | 1969 | $717 | 15.2% | 85.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 24271 | 2.20 | 51.3 | 8.0% | 20.1% | 23.3% | 1981 | $696 | 19.4% | 84.5% | 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 24266. 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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