NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24228

VA · Population: 6,052

B
60/100
72
B+
Safety
40
C
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
72
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24228

Zip code 24228 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 6,052 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $39,367, with home values near $89,100 and rents around $690/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4%, which is near the national average.

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
$39,367
Home Value
$89,100
Rent
$690/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
14.1%
Unemployment
4%
Owner-Occupied
74.9%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy72B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).