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Zip Code 24340

VA · Population: 6,173

B
66/100
78
B+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24340

Zip code 24340 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 6,173 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $55,766, with home values near $165,400 and rents around $787/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$55,766
Home Value
$165,400
Rent
$787/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
23.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
74.2%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).