24501 ZIP Code
Lynchburg, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24501 |
| City/Town: | Lynchburg |
| County: | Lynchburg (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 26,778 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,000 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,839 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,055 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,000 |
| Land Area: | 36.5 sq miles
94.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3599, -79.1415 |
Population Information (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,778 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,596 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,182 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,863 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,578 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,446 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,619 | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,611 | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,642 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,438 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,452 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,171 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,306 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,050 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,080 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $864 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,055 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,224 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,831 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,568 | 44.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,656 | 55.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,661 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 618 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,251 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,409 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,369 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,181 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,390 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,443 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24501 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,000 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,746 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,719 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,839 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,934 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,030 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 854 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,612 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,347 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,215 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 468 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,796 | 55.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,985 | 37.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 174 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 681 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,070 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 852 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,002 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 340 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 307 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 348 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 979 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 680 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,039 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,534 | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,670 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,629 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,111 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,163 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 289 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 130 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,968 | 66.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,441 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 434 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 671 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 414 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 933 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 142 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 707 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,454 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,297 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 450 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 103 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 522 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,246 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,464 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,772 | 14.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 405 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 317 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,308 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,454 | 57.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,571 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,019 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,439 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,456 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,169 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 768 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,233 | 12.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,171 | 21.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,434 | 53.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 992 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 544 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 318 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 806 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,237 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 790 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 934 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 409 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,203 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 596 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,416 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,639 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,740 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,072 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 902 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,028 | 16.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 196 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,312 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,950 | 41.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,132 | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,252 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 213 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,203 | 11.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 184 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,876 | 77.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 749 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 125 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,632 | 16.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,002 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,043 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,547 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 583 | 12.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 791 | 17.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,105 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 732 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,073 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 274 | 6.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24501 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,083 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $336 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $864 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,224 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,352 | 32.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,026 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,989 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,397 | 43.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,826 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,711 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,952 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,015 | 50.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,672 | 36.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 316 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 752 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,544 | 55.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,105 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 314 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 266 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,637 | 29.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,033 | 11.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,855 | 53.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,020 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,150 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,327 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,545 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 226 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,150 | 60.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,169 | 33.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,204 | 79.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,319 | 19.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,683 | 31.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,472 | 65.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 828 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 164 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24501 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,168 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 234 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 610 | 260.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 610 | 260.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 610 | 260.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 124 | 53.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 173 | 73.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 173 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 50 | 21.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,915 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,981 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 934 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 478 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 126 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 172 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 158 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24501 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,224 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,311 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Lynchburg, VA24501