Lynchburg, VA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
24501	Standard	27,160	26.04%	Miller Park
24502	Standard	41,058	39.37%	Fort Hill,Timberlake
24503	Standard	19,810	18.99%	Rivermont
24504	Standard	9,585	9.19%
24505	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
24506	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
24513	Unique	0	0.00%	J Crew
24514	Unique	0	0.00%	Thomas Rd Bapt Church
24515	Unique	6,685	6.41%	Liberty University

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Population & Demographics

Lynchburg, VA has 103,237 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.1%) and 35-39 (4.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 4.6% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	104,298
Total Households:	40,671
Total Housing Units:	44,953
Average Household Size:	2.29
Average Family Size:	3.28

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	79,009
Total Households:	30,269
Total Housing Units:	33,832
Average Household Size:	2.26
Average Family Size:	3.39

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	100,145	101,028	101,181	101,505	101,742	101,376	101,398	102,365	103,194	102,291	102,402	103,238	103,237
Decennial Census	99,291	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	104,298	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.6

Male Median Age: 32.6

Female Median Age: 34.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,931	2,790	2,809	4,584	6,324	3,959	3,204	2,511	2,139	2,268	2,396	2,710	2,904	2,363	1,946	1,417	906	900
Female	2,856	2,623	2,635	5,139	6,961	4,185	3,370	2,887	2,479	2,444	2,727	3,152	3,189	2,918	2,549	1,895	1,425	1,803
Total	5,787	5,413	5,444	9,723	13,285	8,144	6,574	5,398	4,618	4,712	5,123	5,862	6,093	5,281	4,495	3,312	2,331	2,703

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	68,797	66.65%
Black:	23,992	23.24%
Hispanic:*	4,962	4.81%
Asian:	2,127	2.06%
American Indian:	344	0.33%
Hawaiian:	45	0.04%
Other:	2,954	2.86%
Total:	103,221	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	49,061	47.04%	32.6 years
Females:	55,237	52.96%	34.8 years
Total:	104,298	100%	33.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	36,860	46.65%	29.6 years
Females:	42,149	53.35%	32.5 years
Total:	79,009	100%	31.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	97,338	94.29%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,282	1.24%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,861	1.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,756	4.47%
Total Population:	103,237	100%
Total Native Population:	98,620	95.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,617	4.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Lynchburg, VA have an average household income of $63,524 (much lower than the State by 30.2%, and lower than the Nation by 19.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($78,371 vs $40,094). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,191	$42,893	$42,179	$43,016	$43,371	$44,519	$46,044	$49,018	$51,227	$52,141	$56,283	$60,693	$63,524
Median Family Income	$58,540	$58,794	$56,797	$56,393	$57,542	$59,292	$59,465	$65,599	$68,306	$67,449	$70,779	$75,202	$78,371
Median NonFamily Income	$23,611	$24,786	$24,518	$25,439	$26,482	$27,013	$26,795	$28,458	$31,227	$33,663	$36,566	$38,986	$40,094
Median Male Income	$42,894	$44,220	$44,437	$45,222	$44,814	$46,059	$44,196	$46,908	$46,152	$45,775	$48,940	$47,689	$49,376
Median Female Income	$33,417	$33,280	$33,359	$32,902	$32,347	$32,696	$34,811	$36,604	$36,348	$35,588	$37,792	$40,293	$35,907

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	48,145	56.95%
Unemployed:	2,262	2.68%
Not In Labor Force:	34,133	40.37%
Total:	84,540	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	19,613	40.74%
Service:	9,698	20.14%
Sales and Office:	9,356	19.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,322	6.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,156	12.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	48,145	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Lynchburg, VA, the median home value is $218,500 - much lower than the State by 39.4%, and up $49,175 (29.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,018 per month - much lower than the State by 32.8%, and up $175 (20.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Lynchburg pay under $1,000 (45.6%). About 45.6% pay under $1,000 and 5.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.1% (61.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 50.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$147,700	$149,350	$149,075	$148,100	$154,850	$151,775	$154,025	$160,925	$167,725	$169,325	$174,275	$200,650	$218,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	887	5.25%
$500 to $999:	6,594	39.05%
$1,000 to $1,499:	6,603	39.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,508	8.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:	550	3.26%
$2,500 to $2,999:	86	0.51%
$3,000 or more:	196	1.16%
No Rent:	463	2.74%
Total:	16,887	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$663	$676	$706	$733	$749	$756	$798	$825	$849	$843	$913	$964	$1,018

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	12,916	33.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	8,532	22.26%
Renter Occupied:	16,887	44.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	38,335	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	38,335	85.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	6,359	14.23%
Total Housing Units:	44,694	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

38.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (41.5%) and above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 90.4%, which is about the same as the state rate (91.3%). The share of people in poverty is 10.8%, which is above the state rate (6.8%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), down 4.3 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,784	2.91%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,653	5.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	14,650	23.86%
Some college, no degree:	12,855	20.94%
Associate's degree:	5,052	8.23%
Bachelor's degree:	14,407	23.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	8,997	14.65%
Total:	61,398	100%
High school graduate or higher:	55,961	91.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	23,404	38.12%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	71,313	62.32%
Public Insurance:	36,886	32.23%
No Insurance:	6,238	5.45%
Total:	114,437	100%
Has Health Insurance:	108,199	94.55%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.1%	16.0%	15.9%	15.2%	15.2%	14.2%	12.9%	11.3%	9.7%	10.2%	10.7%	10.9%	10.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,386	4.10%
Kindergarten:	829	2.45%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9,136	26.99%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,174	12.33%
College or graduate school:	18,321	54.13%
Total:	33,846	100%
Early Childhood:	2,215	6.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	14,139	41.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	4 Standard, 2 PO Boxes, 3 Unique [See All]
County:	Lynchburg City County, VA
Area Code:	434
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	79,009 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Lynchburg, VA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	37.3585, -79.1536
Land Area:	141.15 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/va-lynchburg.asp

White:	48,502	61.96%
Black:	21,453	27.40%
Hispanic:*	3,880	4.96%
Asian:	1,766	2.26%
American Indian:	243	0.31%
Hawaiian:	41	0.05%
Other:	2,400	3.07%
Total:	78,285	100%

Native, born in the United States:	74,540	94.05%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,100	1.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,456	1.84%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,159	4.56%
Total Population:	79,255	100%
Total Native Population:	75,640	95.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,615	4.56%

Management, business, science, and arts:	14,512	39.90%
Service:	7,822	21.51%
Sales and Office:	6,951	19.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,407	6.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,677	12.86%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	36,369	100%

Less than $500:	839	5.74%
$500 to $999:	5,658	38.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,720	39.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,322	9.05%
$2,000 to $2,499:	481	3.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:	86	0.59%
$3,000 or more:	148	1.01%
No Rent:	357	2.44%
Total:	14,611	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Lynchburg, VA

Sources & References

Employed:	36,369	55.87%
Unemployed:	1,929	2.96%
Not In Labor Force:	26,792	41.16%
Total:	65,090	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,708	30.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,368	18.71%
Renter Occupied:	14,611	50.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	28,687	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	28,687	84.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	5,322	15.65%
Total Housing Units:	34,009	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,495	3.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,770	6.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,658	23.93%
Some college, no degree:	9,132	20.50%
Associate's degree:	3,319	7.45%
Bachelor's degree:	10,511	23.60%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,651	14.93%
Total:	44,536	100%
High school graduate or higher:	40,271	90.42%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	17,162	38.54%

Private Insurance:	53,900	62.21%
Public Insurance:	27,679	31.94%
No Insurance:	5,069	5.85%
Total:	86,648	100%
Has Health Insurance:	81,579	94.15%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,067	3.81%
Kindergarten:	483	1.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,803	24.29%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,042	10.86%
College or graduate school:	16,608	59.31%
Total:	28,003	100%
Early Childhood:	1,550	5.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	10,328	36.88%

# Residential Mailboxes:	47,218Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,417Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	62,564Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	31,587Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,546Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,887Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$812,169,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,196,356,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	57,328Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lynchburg, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	262,716Source: Census
MSA:	Lynchburg, VA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	141.146 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.792 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	02,04,05,06,08Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	47672Source: Census
Place Name:	Lynchburg city; VirginiaSource: Census