24503 ZIP Code
Lynchburg, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24503 |
| City/Town: | Lynchburg |
| County: | Lynchburg (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 20,017 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,363 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,151 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,878 |
| Median Home Value: | $293,500 |
| Land Area: | 36.7 sq miles
95.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4543, -79.2415 |
Population Information (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,017 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,333 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,684 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,184 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,364 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,228 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,469 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,664 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,629 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,082 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,422 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,398 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,158 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,259 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,406 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 754 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $293,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $913 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,878 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,088 | 91.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 790 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,162 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,926 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,108 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 147 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 287 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,634 | 12.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,153 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 975 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,065 | 31.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,847 | 29.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24503 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,363 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,841 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,228 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,151 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,313 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,926 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 318 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,539 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,828 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,291 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 791 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,580 | 82.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,047 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 170 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 258 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 955 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 809 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 970 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 393 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 273 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 295 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 185 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 206 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 390 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 446 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 723 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,225 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,304 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,933 | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 751 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 925 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,466 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 567 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 147 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 294 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,288 | 14.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 479 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 654 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 113 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,044 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 383 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 620 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 919 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,016 | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 720 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 494 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 322 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 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 (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,941 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,713 | 78.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,878 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 840 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,866 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,133 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,885 | 35.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 181 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 322 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,536 | 73.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 427 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 186 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 349 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 436 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 416 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 510 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 229 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 711 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 952 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,097 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,298 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,226 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,418 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 403 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,492 | 16.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 580 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,851 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,775 | 31.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,586 | 29.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,022 | 11.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,181 | 27.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 178 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,261 | 65.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 288 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 131 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 382 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,247 | 27.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,544 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,915 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 134 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 231 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 214 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 445 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,186 | 35.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,952 | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 810 | 13.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 190 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24503 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,666 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $913 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,088 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,292 | 53.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,415 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,310 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,116 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,995 | 24.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,138 | 38.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,352 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,158 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,363 | 59.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 470 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,505 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,898 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 402 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 240 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,082 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,031 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,143 | 23.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,296 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,396 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,781 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,297 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 401 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 860 | 37.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,036 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,540 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,243 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 593 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,591 | 70.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 624 | 27.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,507 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 234 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 510 | 217.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 510 | 217.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 510 | 217.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 106 | 45.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 188 | 80.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 60 | 25.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,833 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,058 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 775 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 375 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 321 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 49 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24503 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,088 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,811 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Lynchburg, VA24503