NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24605

VA · Population: 8,533

B+
72/100
75
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24605

Zip code 24605 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 8,533 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 $51,300, with home values near $134,800 and rents around $762/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$51,300
Home Value
$134,800
Rent
$762/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
20.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower 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).