NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24656

VA · Population: 2,657

B
65/100
78
B+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24656

Zip code 24656 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 2,657 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $55,417 and home values around $87,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, which is near the national average.

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
$55,417
Home Value
$87,300
Rent
$643/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
9.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
88.3%
Rent Burden
13.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).