Virginia · City Profile
Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg sits in Montgomery, Virginia, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 57,692 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Blacksburg has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $383,700 and median asking rent runs around $1,217 per month. Median household income hovers around $57,270. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Blacksburg
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24060 | Montgomery | 48,423 | $57,270 | $383,700 |
| 24061 | Montgomery | 9,269 | — | — |
| 24062 | Montgomery | 0 | — | — |
| 24063 | Montgomery | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Blacksburg?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $383,700, and median rent is $1,217. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.