ZIP Code 24012, Virginia
ZIP Code 24012 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 24012 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Botetourt County / Roanoke city / Roanoke County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,235. The land area covers 20.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,235 | ±1,755 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,431 | ±723 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,788 | ±630 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,431 | ±723 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,357 | ±340 |
| Median Home Value | $184,400 | ±$14,614 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,049 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,973 | ±$6,158 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,174 | ±$2,074 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,505 | ±1,071 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,139 | ±1,007 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 34,129 (2024)
ID: 176671
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1 W MAIN ST, STE 1, FINCASTLE VA 24090-3006
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Salem, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Fincastle, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fincastle, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Roanoke, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Buchanan, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Roanoke, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hollins University
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College | 3.7 mi away | 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA, 24020 |
5403626000
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BLUE RIDGE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 28 AVERY ROW, ROANOKE, VA, 24012 |
(540) 928-2900
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Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 658 Brandon Ave SW Ste 210, Roanoke, VA, 24015 |
5403430153
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VINTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 300 S. POLLARD ST., ROANOKE, VA, 24179 |
(540) 857-5043
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Virginia Western Community College
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College | 6.5 mi away | 3094 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24015 |
5408578922
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WILLIAMSON ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 3837 WILLIAMSON ROAD N.E., ROANOKE, VA, 24012 |
(540) 853-2340
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American National University
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College | 7.2 mi away | 1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA, 24153 |
5409861800
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GAINSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 15 PATTON AVENUE, NW, ROANOKE, VA, 24016 |
(540) 853-2540
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Roanoke College
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College | 8.9 mi away | 221 College Lane, Salem, VA, 24153-3794 |
5403752500
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BELMONT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1101 MORNINGSIDE ST. SE, ROANOKE, VA, 24013 |
(540) 853-2640
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROANOKE RGNL AP, VA US, located 4.3 miles from ZCTA5 24012. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.1° | 28.7° | 37.9° | 3.17" | 4.3" |
| February | 50.8° | 30.8° | 40.8° | 2.89" | 4.8" |
| March | 59.0° | 37.6° | 48.3° | 3.51" | 2.3" |
| April | 69.7° | 46.3° | 58.0° | 3.49" | 0.1" |
| May | 77.2° | 55.0° | 66.1° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 63.2° | 73.8° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 67.4° | 77.8° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.5° | 66.0° | 76.2° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.0° | 59.1° | 69.6° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 47.8° | 58.9° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.0° | 37.7° | 48.4° | 3.04" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.0° | 31.8° | 40.9° | 3.08" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Vinton town | Town | 2.9 mi | — |
| Hollins CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Laymantown CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Roanoke city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Blue Ridge CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 24012. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.