What to know about ZIP 24028
ZIP code 24028 covers ZIP 24028 with a population of about 3,591.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROANOKE - LYNCHBURG media market.
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ZIP Code 24028 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,591
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,118
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$175,200
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,063
-9% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 24028
Income and economy in ZIP 24028
Median household income in ZIP 24028 is about $56,118 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.9%; unemployment rate near 5.0%; 31.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Public administration; about 10.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 24028
Median home value is about $175,200 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,063 (about 9% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.4% (about 22.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 24028, a household would need roughly $48,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,125. That sits below the local median household income ($56,118), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.