| Official Zip Code Name | Vinton |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Bedford |
| Secondary County: | Roanoke |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Current Population: | 18616 |
| Racial Majority: | White 90.1% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 84.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $47986 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $48760 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.5 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 955 - 1696 ft. |
| Area | 54 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 37.27109909, -79.79582977 |
The current unemployment level in 24179 is 6.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.0% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 8.4%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24179 increased to 18616 from 17622 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24179 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24179 public schools is White. 32.3% of students in 24179 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16710 | 90.1% | 17098 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 775 | 4.18% | 637 | +22% |
| Hispanic | 530 | 2.86% | 381 | +39% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 38 | -100% |
| Asian | 342 | 1.84% | 171 | +100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 275 | 1.02% | 275 | -31% |
| White | 84.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18616 | 17622 |
| Male Population | 48.00% | |
| Female Population | 52.00% | |
| Total Households | 7760 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 32.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $47986 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 52.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.80% |
| 24179 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 5 | Denver Riggleman | Republican |
| Virginia District 6 | Ben Cline | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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| Vinton, VA |
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Zip Code 24179 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 26 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 57 | 44 | 36 | 29 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 79 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.26 | 3.06 | 3.82 | 3.58 | 4.23 | 3.66 | 4.03 | 3.72 | 3.82 | 3.27 | 3.19 | 2.86 | 42.49 |
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