24502 ZIP Code
Lynchburg, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24502 |
| City/Town: | Lynchburg |
| County: | Lynchburg (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 41,134 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,537 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,539 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,268 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,500 |
| Land Area: | 29.8 sq miles
77.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3552, -79.2185 |
Population Information (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,134 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,703 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,431 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,244 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,853 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,539 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,663 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,547 | 15.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,562 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,439 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,585 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,282 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,963 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,998 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,236 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,223 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,106 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,268 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,441 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,827 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,574 | 52.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,867 | 47.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,288 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 739 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,380 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,591 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,745 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,370 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,300 | 24.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,163 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24502 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,537 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,419 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,243 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,539 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,459 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,429 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 815 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,680 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,409 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,229 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 781 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,089 | 73.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,773 | 16.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 200 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 920 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 136 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 647 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,369 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,989 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,256 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 784 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 195 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,277 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 874 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 360 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,171 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,662 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,435 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,660 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,905 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,853 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 917 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 604 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,342 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,349 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 493 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,815 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 179 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 797 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,561 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 232 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,138 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 639 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 374 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,104 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,245 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,985 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,132 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,345 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 698 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,921 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,260 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,502 | 30.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,358 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,155 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,572 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,262 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 831 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 472 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,253 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,999 | 54.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,500 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 669 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 699 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,613 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,750 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,700 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 338 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 188 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,102 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,343 | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,459 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,763 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,157 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,692 | 14.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,897 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 785 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 882 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 199 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,347 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,212 | 34.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,344 | 40.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,508 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 658 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,596 | 9.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 142 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,798 | 83.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 809 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 837 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,077 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,715 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,812 | 23.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 273 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,310 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,594 | 30.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,363 | 39.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 721 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 143 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24502 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,287 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $447 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,106 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,441 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,122 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,708 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,332 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,136 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,309 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,285 | 26.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,306 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,059 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,565 | 46.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 457 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,113 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,695 | 41.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,999 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 419 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 372 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,547 | 29.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,713 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,948 | 49.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,984 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,691 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,279 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,145 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,945 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,011 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,341 | 78.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,319 | 20.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,182 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,033 | 60.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,983 | 23.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,665 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 545 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,469 | 453.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,469 | 453.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,469 | 453.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 163 | 29.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 597 | 109.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 136 | 25.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 793 | 145.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 9.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,890 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,856 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,034 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,377 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 472 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 805 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 380 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24502 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,441 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,614 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Lynchburg, VA24502