NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24279

VA · Population: 4,747

C+
52/100
73
B+
Safety
48
C
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
23
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24279

Zip code 24279 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 4,747 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $41,371, with home values near $96,200 and rents around $646/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 14.1% 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
$41,371
Home Value
$96,200
Rent
$646/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
10.8%
Unemployment
14.1%
Owner-Occupied
84.9%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy23FLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).