Lynchburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24502
Lynchburg County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,426
- 604/sq mi High-density area
- $68,872
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynchburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 604
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24502 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24502 (Lynchburg, VA) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.2 in 2023 to 260.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24502 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynchburg, Lynchburg County, Virginia, with 43,426 residents across 71.9 square miles, a density of 604 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24502 reports a modest median household income of $68,872 (20% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,034. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,100 (32% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,224; owner occupancy is 52.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Lynchburg County, so 24502 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynchburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
230 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
178 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
159 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24502, Lynchburg, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,426
Population
71.9
Area (sq mi)
604
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24502?
32.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,872
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$34,034
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24502 ranks nationally
Lynchburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$68,872 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,941housing units
18,941
Total Housing Units
16,748
Occupied Units
2,193
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,224
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24502 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 171 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 189 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 227 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 242 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 261 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,329 business establishments in ZIP 24502, employing approximately 21,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $839,833,000.
1,329
Businesses
21,127
Employees
$839.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 230 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 178 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 159 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 105 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 96 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.8% |
| Information | 22 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24502 vs 24501 →
ZIP 24502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24502
Lynchburg (24502)
43,426 residents
- 24501
Lynchburg (24501)
26,757 residents
- 24551
Forest (24551)
20,667 residents
- 24503
Lynchburg (24503)
19,331 residents
- 24572 16,395
Madison Heights (24572)
16,395 residents
- 24588 9,647
Rustburg (24588)
9,647 residents
- 24550 7,258
Evington (24550)
7,258 residents
- 24536 194
Coleman Falls (24536)
194 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24502 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24551
Forest (24551)
$91,067 median income
- 24503
Lynchburg (24503)
$89,137 median income
- 24588
Rustburg (24588)
$73,231 median income
- 24550
Evington (24550)
$69,025 median income
- 24502
Lynchburg (24502)
$68,872 median income
- 24572
Madison Heights (24572)
$62,030 median income
- 24501
Lynchburg (24501)
$42,222 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24502 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24502, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (43,426 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24502 in?
ZIP code 24502 (Lynchburg) is located in Lynchburg County, Virginia. Lynchburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lynchburg-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24502?
ZIP code 24502 in Lynchburg, VA has a population of 43,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24502?
The median household income in ZIP 24502 is $68,872, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24502?
The median home value in ZIP 24502 is $228,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24502 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24502?
ZIP code 24502 has 1,329 business establishments employing approximately 21,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24502 are: Retail trade (230), Accommodation and food services (178), Other services (except public administration) (159). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24502?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24502 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24502?
In ZIP code 24502, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24502 is 16.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24502?
In ZIP code 24502, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24502 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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