ZIP Code 24279
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,679
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 — 24279
- What is the median household income in 24279?
- The median household income in 24279 is $42,344 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 24279?
- The poverty rate in 24279 is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 24279?
- $98,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 24279?
- The median gross rent in 24279 is $666 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 24279 residents have a college degree?
- 9.5% of adults in 24279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,679
Median Income
$42,344
Median Home Value
$98,900
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,410 (+14.6%)
Home Value:
+$22,400 (+29.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.4 pp (-27.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.6 pp (+6.7%)
Unemployment:
+1.5 pp (+13.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,679
Median Age
42.0
Female
43.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.7%
Black 10.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,344
±$8,825
Per Capita Income
$68,275
Median Family Income
$61,427
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Child Poverty Rate
23.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
14.9%
$25–35k
18.1%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
16.4%
$100–150k
4.7%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,972
Owner-Occupied
84.9%
Renter-Occupied
15.1%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Median Home Value
$98,900
Median Gross Rent
$666
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.8%
$50–100k
32.7%
$100–200k
20.7%
$200–300k
8.5%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.0%
$500–1k
85.3%
$1–1.5k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.5%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
24.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.2%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
30.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.7%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
17.8%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.5%
Graduate Degree
2.6%
Some College / Associate
17.7%
Less Than High School
5.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Work from Home
5.0%
Self-Employed
8.1%
Government Workers
10.7%
Private For-Profit
81.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.0%
Retail
15.9%
Construction
10.2%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.9%
Agriculture
8.7%
Transportation
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Public Admin
2.9%
Finance
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
26.9%
Sales
26.8%
Production
16.5%
Food Prep
15.8%
Construction
14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.0 min
Drove Alone
81.4%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.0%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,710
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.3%
5–9
2.0%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
15.2%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
10.0%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 16.4%
Working age (18–64): 83.6%
65 and over: 18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
27.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
55.6%
Asia
27.8%
Europe
16.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.1%
Uninsured
11.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.0%
Has a Computer
91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023