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ZIP Code 24970

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,007

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 — 24970

What is the median household income in 24970?
The median household income in 24970 is $46,688 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 24970?
The poverty rate in 24970 is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 24970?
$111,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 24970?
The median gross rent in 24970 is $842 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 24970 residents have a college degree?
15.4% of adults in 24970 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,007
Median Income
$46,688
Median Home Value
$111,900
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,838 (+6.5%) Home Value: +$4,700 (+4.4%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+12.6%) Bachelor's+: -1.9 pp (-11%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,007
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4% White (non-Hisp.) 93.1% Black 3.5% Two or More 2.9% Other 0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,688 ±$10,938
Per Capita Income $58,066
Median Family Income $54,898
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Child Poverty Rate 26.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
12.9%
$25–35k
12.2%
$35–50k
18.5%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
15.3%
$100–150k
8.5%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
0.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,162
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
Vacancy Rate 14.1%
Median Home Value $111,900
Median Gross Rent $842
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.9%
$50–100k
21.6%
$100–200k
35.2%
$200–300k
12.9%
$300–500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.9%
$500–1k
55.8%
$1–1.5k
17.8%
$1.5–2k
9.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
25.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
1.6%
Mobile home
9.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.4%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
18.5%
2000–2009
6.5%
2010+
3.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.4%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 17.7%
Less Than High School 7.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 2.3%
Self-Employed 2.2%
Government Workers 19.5%
Private For-Profit 78.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.2%
Arts/Entmt.
20.9%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail
8.9%
Construction
8.4%
Public Admin
5.6%
Transportation
3.9%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Finance
1.9%
Agriculture
1.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.1%
Sales
22.8%
Management
20.7%
Production
20.3%
Construction
7.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 83.3%
Carpool 14.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.3%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,858
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
7.8%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
7.9%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
19.2%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
10.3%
75–84
7.8%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 17.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
56.5%
Africa
43.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.6%
Uninsured 8.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.4%
Has a Computer 83.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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