NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24251

VA · Population: 7,821

B+
72/100
74
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24251

Zip code 24251 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 7,821 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $46,105, with home values near $123,900 and rents around $624/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$46,105
Home Value
$123,900
Rent
$624/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
17.6%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
77.5%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).