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U.S. ZIP Code · VA24138

Montgomery County · Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Typical home value

$265,143[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.2%
5-year / yr
+1.9%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-6.7%
vs metro
+8.4%
vs state
-19.2%
ZIP 24138 location in VA
Location of ZIP 24138 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 24138 is worth $265,143 — 8.4% above the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,933[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Montgomery County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
1,432[3]
Median household income
$62,400[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Montgomery County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-428[5]
Moved in
2,961
Moved out
3,389

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,341
Loan principal$212,115
Down payment$53,029
Total interest paid$270,541

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,723
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
5th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 24138?
The typical home in 24138 is worth $265,143, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 24138?
Home values in 24138 are down 4.2% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 24138?
The effective property tax rate in 24138 is 0.7% — roughly $1,933 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 24138?
ZIP code 24138 has a population of 1,432 and a median household income of $62,400.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Radford, VA

    Typical home
    $271,470
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $252,408
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $248,444
    Gross yield
  • Dublin, VA

    Typical home
    $248,016
    Gross yield
  • Elliston CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $244,576
    Gross yield
  • Draper CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $243,742
    Gross yield

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