| City: | Sweet Briar, Virginia |
| County: | Amherst County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:06:03 AM |
| Population: | 522 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 434 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.5598, -79.0856 |
| Land Area: | 1.508 sq mi |
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Sweet Briar isn't a town. It's a campus. Of the 522 people counted here, 414 live in group quarters—dormitories, not apartments or houses. That's 79% of the population. The median age of 20.2 years confirms what the housing data suggests: this ZIP code exists to serve Sweet Briar College, a private women's college occupying 0.41 square miles of rural Amherst County.
The mail system reflects this institutional reality. The post office maintains 31 PO Box records but only six street delivery records across three campus roads. Buildings receive mail by name rather than street address. The ZIP+4 database lists "UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE" and "POSTMASTER" as named buildings, but the real delivery destinations are academic buildings, residence halls, and administrative offices scattered across campus. With just 53 occupied housing units serving 522 people, the population-to-household ratio hits 9.85—nearly ten times higher than typical residential areas.
Those 53 households represent faculty residences, staff housing, and the handful of off-campus dwellings that happen to fall within this ZIP's boundaries. The three streets with delivery records—Sweet Briar, Chapel Road, and Lintongs—serve campus facilities rather than residential neighborhoods. There's one city carrier route, classified as type C (city delivery), but this designation means little when most mail goes to institutional mailrooms rather than individual doorsteps.
The absence of commercial activity reinforces the single-purpose nature of this ZIP. Zero business establishments. Zero employees in the business census. The economy here doesn't run on retail or services—it runs on tuition, endowment, and the educational mission of a college founded in 1901. The 26 workers counted in the American Community Survey likely represent dining services, maintenance, or administrative staff. The median household income figure is suppressed (shown as "-"), common when sample sizes are too small for reliable estimation in institutional populations.
Sweet Briar's geographic isolation shapes its postal infrastructure. The nearest city, Lynchburg, sits roughly eight miles northwest, with neighborhoods like Boonsboro and Riverside defining the outer suburbs. Sweet Briar exists as its own incorporated community, but it's a community of students and faculty, not families and businesses. The college's enrollment fluctuations directly determine the population count—when students leave for summer break, the ZIP's population drops dramatically.
The three streets with mail delivery records serve campus facilities rather than residential neighborhoods. Sweet Briar and Chapel Road handle most deliveries, while Lintongs appears to serve a single location. The street names reflect the college's historic and religious heritage rather than a traditional town grid.
ZIP Code 24595 has 522 residents and 53 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 20.2 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 8.8% male and 91.2% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.0%, much higher than the state average of 60.3% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 522Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 587Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 346.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 53Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 895 | 787 | 717 | 653 | 598 | 587 | 602 | 612 | 639 | 608 | 614 | 586 | 587 |
| Decennial Census | 679 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 522 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.2
Male Median Age: 27
Female Median Age: 20
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 2 | 232 | 181 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 3 | 241 | 191 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 407 | 75.93% |
| Black: | 45 | 8.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 8.58% |
| Asian: | 18 | 3.36% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 17 | 3.17% |
| Total: | 536 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 46 | 8.81% | 27.0 years |
| Females: | 476 | 91.19% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 522 | 100% | 20.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 546 | 93.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 1.70% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 31 | 6.98% |
| Total Population: | 587 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 546 | 93.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 41 | 6.98% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is down $42,434 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $106,154. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $56,750, which is higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $56,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 37.7%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (45.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,434 | $44,706 | $66,058 | $68,646 | $53,750 | $0 | $0 | $103,750 | $106,154 | $106,184 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $54,605 | $67,321 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $103,750 | $106,154 | $106,184 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,329 | $42,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $27,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $78,654 | $0 | $83,684 | $38,235 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $41,382 | $24,231 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,083 | $56,750 |
| Employed: | 199 | 34.43% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 3.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 360 | 62.28% |
| Total: | 578 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 75 | 37.69% |
| Service: | 34 | 17.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 90 | 45.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 199 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,514), is down $457 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 25.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 75.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $334,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 42.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 22.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 35.56% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $457 | $552 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 25.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 75.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 25 | 41.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 35 | 58.33% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
In 2023, 72.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 8.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 60.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 60.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 60.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 31 | 27.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 21.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 56 | 50.45% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 111 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 72.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 519 | 84.25% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 8.28% |
| No Insurance: | 46 | 7.47% |
| Total: | 616 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 570 | 92.53% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.7% | 32.7% | 55.6% | 60.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 467 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 467 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 24595 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 29Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24595 is located in Amherst County, Virginia, within the Lynchburg, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31340) and Virginia's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 262,716 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 24595. It covers 1.508 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.022 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 1.508 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.022 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10029.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24595 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.