NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24649

VA · Population: 1,706

C
44/100
74
B+
Safety
20
F
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
16
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24649

Zip code 24649 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 1,706 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $84,200 and median rent of $2,545/month against a median income of $46,328. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 19.4% 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
$46,328
Home Value
$84,200
Rent
$2,545/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
11.4%
Unemployment
19.4%
Owner-Occupied
84.5%
Rent Burden
65.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability20FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy16FLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).