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ZIP Code 24153

Salem, Virginia

FIPS 24153

Juniper

ZIP Code 24153 is in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$266,500

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.3

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,914

Median Age

42.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$266,500

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,346

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.59

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,124

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.3

Lower than 64%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 24153: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24153?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24153 is $266,500, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24153?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24153 is $2,346, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24153 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24153 cost about 3.59× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24153?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24153 is $1,124 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 24153?
Home prices in ZIP Code 24153 have moved 52% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24153?
ZIP Code 24153 averages 58.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24153 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24153's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.3 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →