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ZIP Code 24179

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,834

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 24179

What is the median household income in 24179?
The median household income in 24179 is $69,461 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 24179?
The poverty rate in 24179 is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 24179?
$217,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 24179?
The median gross rent in 24179 is $898 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 24179 residents have a college degree?
22.8% of adults in 24179 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,834
Median Income
$69,461
Median Home Value
$217,100
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,207 (+30.4%) Home Value: +$46,900 (+27.6%) Poverty Rate: -2.0 pp (-26.3%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+16.9%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-28.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,834
Median Age 42.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 90.3% Black 3.3% Asian 0.6% Two or More 3.6% Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.7%
Mexican
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,461 ±$7,954
Per Capita Income $102,220
Median Family Income $94,895
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Child Poverty Rate 9.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
4.8%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
8.6%
$200k+
7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,573
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $217,100
Median Gross Rent $898
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
14.9%
$200–300k
35.2%
$300–500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.6%
$500–1k
50.5%
$1–1.5k
28.8%
$1.5–2k
7.6%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3+
28.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
6.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.9%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
23.9%
2000–2009
10.7%
2010+
2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.8%
Graduate Degree 7.2%
Some College / Associate 25.2%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 14.5%
Self-Employed 2.2%
Government Workers 15.7%
Private For-Profit 81.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.1%
Retail
11.8%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Finance
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Transportation
7.4%
Public Admin
6.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Construction
5.6%
Wholesale
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
42.0%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
15.3%
Production
13.5%
Construction
7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.0 min
Drove Alone 77.5%
Carpool 5.4%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 14.5%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 7,944
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
12.7%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%
Naturalized Citizen 28.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.0%
Asia
23.8%
Europe
5.8%
Africa
4.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.6%
Has a Computer 88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023