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Population and households in ZIP 24426
Household size in ZIP 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 24426 is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 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 edged down from 2.32, as it has nationally. ZIP 24426 has smaller households than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24426 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, 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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 24426 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. Virginia as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as 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 24426
Renters in ZIP 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 24426 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; 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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 24426: 16.0% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.0 points, 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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 24426 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $565 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $777 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $776 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$211 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 24426 pays $776 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $211 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 20 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 24426
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 24426 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 24426 have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 24426
| Period | ZIP 24426 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 24426 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 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 24426 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 24426 | 2.26 | 46.2 | 9.8% | 20.2% | 16.0% | 1966 | $776 | 11.1% | 89.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 24457 | 2.25 | 45.2 | 16.0% | 25.0% | 16.1% | 1969 | $1,092 | 4.8% | 75.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 24474 | 2.16 | 45.5 | 17.1% | 26.3% | 16.8% | 1967 | $1,125 | 3.7% | 74.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 24422 | 2.31 | 45.5 | 10.4% | 24.7% | 21.2% | 1955 | $667 | 18.6% | 89.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 24130 | 2.18 | 51.1 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 26.9% | 1984 | $851 | 21.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24448 | 1.94 | 41.8 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1967 | $1,101 | 10.8% | 87.4% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 24085 | 2.34 | 52.0 | 4.8% | 7.5% | 19.2% | 1976 | $851 | 10.9% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 24986 | 2.11 | 47.6 | 8.5% | 28.1% | 27.4% | 1972 | $867 | 20.1% | 90.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 24925 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 5.4% | 14.1% | 26.1% | 1978 | $885 | 28.7% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 24941 | 3.56 | 42.1 | 3.2% | 16.1% | 51.7% | 1979 | $763 | 9.9% | 70.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 24957 | 2.63 | 43.6 | 18.7% | 13.3% | 13.5% | 1980 | $906 | 30.4% | 95.8% | 12.5% |
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 24426. 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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