24551 ZIP Code
Forest, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24551 |
| City/Town: | Forest |
| County: | Bedford |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 26,873 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,251 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,358 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,693 |
| Median Home Value: | $331,100 |
| Land Area: | 74.2 sq miles
192.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3701, -79.3314 |
Population Information (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,873 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,165 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,708 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,434 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,638 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,452 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,805 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,936 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,882 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,199 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,514 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,111 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,127 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,838 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,549 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 388 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $331,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,059 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,693 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,379 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 314 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,448 | 81.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,931 | 18.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,608 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 408 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 365 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,680 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,024 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,375 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,253 | 28.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,503 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24551 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,251 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,968 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,994 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,358 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,986 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,489 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 457 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,186 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,057 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,725 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 644 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,431 | 83.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,989 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 364 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 499 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,563 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,269 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 943 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 494 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 119 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 316 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24551 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 288 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 86 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 434 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 512 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,035 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,946 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,616 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,999 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,276 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,187 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24551 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,037 | 81.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 653 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 179 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,319 | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24551 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 929 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,483 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,373 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 560 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 164 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,047 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,423 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,007 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 896 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 983 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 344 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,829 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,949 | 85.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,689 | 24.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 964 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24551 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,382 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,236 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,172 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 129 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 99 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 233 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24551 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,896 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 913 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 94 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 315 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 550 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 237 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 518 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 170 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24551 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,021 | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,088 | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,505 | 23.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,095 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,227 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 377 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 163 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 155 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24551 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 48 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 324 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,425 | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,577 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,359 | 31.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 960 | 9.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24551 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 303 | 2.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 207 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,702 | 93.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 42 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24551 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 345 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,072 | 20.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,394 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,568 | 34.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24551 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 234 | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 755 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,279 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,578 | 42.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,314 | 15.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24551 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,059 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,379 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,985 | 67.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,506 | 24.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,406 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,772 | 17.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,026 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,079 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24551 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,823 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,423 | 22.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,153 | 66.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 163 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 795 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,767 | 25.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24551 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,778 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 379 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 330 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,178 | 32.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,460 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,431 | 35.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,173 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,839 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,793 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,309 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 920 | 39.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,249 | 54.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24551 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,540 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,142 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 954 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,144 | 75.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 831 | 20.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24551 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,078 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 330 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 795 | 240.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 795 | 240.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 795 | 240.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 112 | 33.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 334 | 101.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24551 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,439 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,683 | 97.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 756 | 3.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 398 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 150 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 139 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24551 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,379 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,034 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Forest, VA24551