ZIP Code 24179, VA
Living in 24179
Bikeability10
Walkability12
Commute48
Public Transit13
Affordability81
Public Safety77
Airports5
Hospitals56
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-336 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$1.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 24179
United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Bedford County11
Property Crime in 24179
United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Bedford County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 24179
Inland Flooding64
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 24179, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 24179, VA
Mineral Springs Christian School
1 miles, W
Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School
4 miles, NW
Community High School
7 miles, W
Roanoke Catholic School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 24179, VA
Radford University-Carilion
7 miles, W
Hollins University
9 miles, NW
Roanoke College
14 miles, W
Ferrum College
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 24179, VA
Carilion Medical Center
8 miles, W
Lewisgale Medical Center
12 miles, W
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 24179, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
51 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S