NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24216

VA · Population: 2,472

C+
51/100
71
B+
Safety
38
D
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 24216, VA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 24216

Zip code 24216 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 2,472 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $54,600 and median rent of $619/month against a median income of $35,053. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$35,053
Home Value
$54,600
Rent
$619/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
11.6%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Rent Burden
21.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).