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Roanoke city, VA

ZIP 24017 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24017

24017 has a population of 24,565 with a median age of 37.1 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.7%-53% vs US avg
x
Black
59.8%+382% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.3%-50% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
18.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+13% vs US avg
x
High school
42.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.4%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.6%+123% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
66.0%+375% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.6%+155% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.7%+1291% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 24017

Poverty Rate
25.6%+123% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
66.0%+375% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.6%+155% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.5%+101% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
80.7%+1291% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,565
Median age37.1
Poverty rate25.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.7%
Hispanic9.3%
Black59.8%
Asian3.8%
Foreign-born66.0%