24523 ZIP Code
Bedford, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24523 |
| City/Town: | Bedford |
| County: | Bedford |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 21,132 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,095 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,281 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,622 |
| Median Home Value: | $210,800 |
| Land Area: | 229.9 sq miles
595.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3369, -79.5257 |
Population Information (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,132 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,281 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,851 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 800 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,633 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,192 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,125 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,152 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,248 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,098 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,848 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,578 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,899 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,728 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,239 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 592 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $210,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $864 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,622 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,432 | 87.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,190 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,366 | 75.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,066 | 24.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,230 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 476 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,269 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,349 | 35.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,231 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,246 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,422 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,237 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24523 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,095 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,795 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,281 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,861 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,614 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 240 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,432 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,542 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,370 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 667 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,165 | 81.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,335 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 254 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 411 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 963 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 544 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 413 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 79 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 306 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24523 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 268 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 557 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 707 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 625 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,366 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,484 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,291 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,357 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 531 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 246 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24523 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,493 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 980 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 201 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 138 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 687 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24523 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 541 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,420 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,263 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 586 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 416 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 785 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,325 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 844 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 540 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 404 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,206 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,992 | 66.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,282 | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,580 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24523 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,892 | 69.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,506 | 41.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,515 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 536 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 849 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24523 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,371 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 255 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 197 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 50 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 158 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 128 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 346 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,117 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24523 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 445 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 969 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,548 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,308 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,983 | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 971 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,044 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 333 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,012 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24523 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 525 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,451 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,934 | 51.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,215 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 351 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24523 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 141 | 1.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 447 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,720 | 79.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 668 | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 349 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24523 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 440 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,324 | 27.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,589 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,079 | 36.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24523 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 315 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 482 | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 822 | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,410 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,551 | 24.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,451 | 22.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 291 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24523 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,254 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $372 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $864 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,432 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,382 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,294 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,160 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,264 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,303 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,092 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24523 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,376 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,453 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,813 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 270 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 770 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,108 | 25.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24523 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,494 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 519 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,073 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 902 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 783 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,792 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,347 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,786 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,743 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 97 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,466 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,180 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24523 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,942 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,874 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,803 | 62.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,038 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 162 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,542 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 183 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 590 | 322.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 590 | 322.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 590 | 322.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 48 | 26.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 17 | 9.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 270 | 147.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24523 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,332 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,470 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 862 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 472 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 152 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 230 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24523 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,432 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,540 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Bedford, VA24523