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ZIP Code 24538

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,823

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 — 24538

What is the median household income in 24538?
The median household income in 24538 is $67,712 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 24538?
The poverty rate in 24538 is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 24538?
$166,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 24538?
The median gross rent in 24538 is $770 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 24538 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 24538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,823
Median Income
$67,712
Median Home Value
$166,700
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,917 (+21.4%) Home Value: +$14,900 (+9.8%) Poverty Rate: +3.3 pp (+68.8%) Bachelor's+: -3.8 pp (-17.8%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,823
Median Age 50.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 77.7% Black 17.9% Asian 0.1% Two or More 3.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,712 ±$11,077
Per Capita Income $81,144
Median Family Income $82,546
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Child Poverty Rate 5.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 37.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
2.8%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
15.4%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
5.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,195
Owner-Occupied 85.2%
Renter-Occupied 14.8%
Vacancy Rate 9.5%
Median Home Value $166,700
Median Gross Rent $770
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 7.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
16.1%
$100–200k
22.9%
$200–300k
26.3%
$300–500k
12.2%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.6%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3+
39.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
6.7%
Mobile home
14.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.5%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
17.7%
2000–2009
18.2%
2010+
11.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 8.0%
Some College / Associate 21.2%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Work from Home 8.8%
Self-Employed 2.0%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 84.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.1%
Retail
16.7%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Transportation
11.0%
Prof. Services
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Construction
2.8%
Finance
2.1%
Public Admin
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
31.7%
Sales
26.0%
Food Prep
24.0%
Production
13.3%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.7 min
Drove Alone 80.6%
Carpool 9.4%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 8.8%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,986
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
8.9%
35–44
8.3%
45–54
18.1%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
14.9%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 24.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 26.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.6%
Asia
13.2%
Europe
13.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 14.1%
With a Disability 15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.1%
Uninsured 6.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 68.0%
Has a Computer 87.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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