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Population and households in ZIP 24501
Household size in ZIP 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 24501 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 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 2.40, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 24501 is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 24501 (16.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 24501 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 24501
Renters in ZIP 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 24501: 52.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.6% of the housing in ZIP 24501, 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 6.1 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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 24501 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 35 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $966 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 24501 pays $966 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $365 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 24501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 24501 than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest 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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 24501 is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 14.6 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 24501
| Period | ZIP 24501 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 24501 runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 22 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 24501 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 24501 | 2.34 | 36.1 | 16.1% | 52.6% | 18.6% | 1966 | $966 | 25.8% | 89.9% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 24502 | 2.29 | 33.3 | 8.1% | 45.9% | 11.5% | 1984 | $1,143 | 45.9% | 93.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 24504 | 2.47 | 39.6 | 17.6% | 52.5% | 20.7% | 1954 | $978 | 23.4% | 84.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 24503 | 2.58 | 39.8 | 8.0% | 27.3% | 8.9% | 1972 | $1,104 | 61.1% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 24572 | 2.32 | 45.6 | 8.4% | 22.0% | 10.4% | 1977 | $1,019 | 19.1% | 90.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 24551 | 2.62 | 42.7 | 5.9% | 18.5% | 4.6% | 1996 | $1,165 | 46.1% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 24588 | 2.47 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 22.8% | 15.7% | 1985 | $738 | 24.7% | 90.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 24550 | 2.71 | 38.2 | 8.6% | 18.7% | 9.5% | 1989 | $941 | 28.0% | 91.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 24536 | 3.38 | 43.1 | 7.8% | 3.8% | 13.6% | 2000 | $1,211 | 49.0% | 96.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 24538 | 2.50 | 47.6 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 1990 | $793 | 19.8% | 91.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 24556 | 2.55 | 49.7 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 1994 | $801 | 30.6% | 94.7% | 1.7% |
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 24501. 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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