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Population and households in ZIP 24609
Household size in ZIP 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 24609 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.45, even as the national average fell. 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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24609 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 24609 than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 24609
Renters in ZIP 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.2% of households in ZIP 24609 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 59.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 24609: 16.9% 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 is up 4.9 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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 24609 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $565 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $599 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $813 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$285 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 24609 costs $813 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $285 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% 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 28 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 24609
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 24609 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 24609 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 24609
| Period | ZIP 24609 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 24609 has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 24609 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 24609 | 2.51 | 46.4 | 8.7% | 20.2% | 16.9% | 1975 | $813 | 12.6% | 83.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 24641 | 2.31 | 45.7 | 10.0% | 36.3% | 17.3% | 1974 | $851 | 12.9% | 84.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 24637 | 2.37 | 46.5 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 10.6% | 1981 | $759 | 20.7% | 88.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 24612 | 2.37 | 41.2 | 18.6% | 14.3% | 17.9% | 1971 | $890 | 16.2% | 83.3% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 24639 | 2.47 | 47.5 | 13.5% | 24.0% | 29.1% | 1979 | $724 | 24.3% | 84.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 24649 | 2.47 | 47.7 | 7.4% | 16.3% | 22.9% | 1978 | $690 | 9.1% | 69.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 24316 | 3.13 | 38.1 | 11.1% | 18.9% | 4.5% | 1984 | $682 | 23.3% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24377 | 3.07 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 17.9% | 7.3% | 1985 | $673 | 22.2% | 95.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24280 | 2.56 | 46.8 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 19.8% | 1978 | $924 | 9.9% | 85.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 24602 | 2.44 | 47.6 | 11.8% | 25.0% | 26.8% | 1966 | $809 | 7.1% | 69.2% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 24601 | 2.49 | 45.4 | 10.8% | 30.5% | 21.3% | 1968 | $801 | 8.1% | 72.0% | 0.0% |
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 24609. 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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