24501 ZIP Code — Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg City County, Virginia

ZIP code 24501 is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, within Lynchburg City County. It covers approximately 36.33 square miles and serves a population of 26,778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,000. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24501 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,778

population

36.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynchburg	Acceptable
Lynchburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24502 Lynchburg (3.1 mi) 24514 Lynchburg (3.8 mi) 24515 Lynchburg (3.8 mi) 24513 Lynchburg (3.9 mi) 24504 Lynchburg (4.5 mi) 24588 Rustburg (7.2 mi) 24503 Lynchburg (7.6 mi) 24572 Madison Heights (8 mi) 24551 Forest (8.7 mi) 24550 Evington (10.3 mi) 24538 Concord (10.7 mi) 24536 Coleman Falls (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,778
Population density	737 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	680

Geography
Land area	36.33 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.3597
Longitude	-79.1570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	16.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

26,778

Population

737

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$44,000

Median household income

$22,491

Per capita income

$140,000

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

44.7%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

6,399

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

876

Under 5

987

742

5–9

836

680

10–14

766

1,232

15–19

1,387

1,698

20–24

1,913

2,183

25–34

2,459

1,147

35–44

1,291

1,153

45–54

1,299

551

55–59

620

614

60–64

692

964

65–74

1,086

508

75–84

572

246

85+

276

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,708	21.3%
18 and over	21,070	78.7%
65 and over	3,652	13.6%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Black or African American 36.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,796	53.6%
Black or African American	9,985	36.1%
Two or more races	1,070	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	852	3.1%
Other race	681	2.5%
Asian	174	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	48.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	16.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	11.6%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$44,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,000
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	44.7%
Renter occupied	55.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	53.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.8%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	7.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,352	32.8%
Cohabiting couple	486	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,989	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4,397	43.0%
Households with children under 18	2,826	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,711	26.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.4%	46.4%
Married	36.9%	30.0%
Separated	2.0%	2.2%
Widowed	3.2%	8.7%
Divorced	7.6%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	314	3.4%
Kindergarten	266	2.9%
Elementary school	2,637	29.0%
High school	1,033	11.3%
College / grad school	4,855	53.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 10.4%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 28.3%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	12.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,150	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,915	93.0%
Spanish	294	1.2%
Other Indo-European	182	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	48	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,168	97.7%
Born in same state	25,934	96.8%
Born in different state	17,524	65.4%
Foreign born	234	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	610	2.3%
Not a US citizen	238	39.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6,812	25.4%
French	2,048	7.6%
Italian	966	3.6%
Polish	154	0.6%
English	107	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	81	0.3%
German	33	0.1%
Irish	28	0.1%
Norwegian	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24501

What city is ZIP code 24501 in?

ZIP code 24501 is primarily assigned to Lynchburg, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24501 in?

ZIP code 24501 falls within Lynchburg City County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24501?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24501 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 24501 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24501?

The median home value in ZIP code 24501 is $140,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24501?

The median household income in ZIP code 24501 is $44,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24501 in?

ZIP code 24501 observes the EST timezone.