24556 ZIP Code — Goode, VA

Bedford County, Virginia

ZIP code 24556 is located in Goode, Virginia, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 39.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,354. 42% 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 24 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 24556 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,441

population

39.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goode	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24570 Lowry (2.5 mi) 24551 Forest (4.7 mi) 24523 Bedford (7.3 mi) 24536 Coleman Falls (9.3 mi) 24502 Lynchburg (10.3 mi) 24503 Lynchburg (10.4 mi) 24526 Big Island (10.9 mi) 24550 Evington (12 mi) 24501 Lynchburg (13.4 mi) 24514 Lynchburg (14.4 mi) 24515 Lynchburg (14.4 mi) 24174 Thaxton (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,441
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	39.61 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.3709
Longitude	-79.3997
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	35.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	35.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	6.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,441

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$86,354

Median household income

$44,329

Per capita income

$305,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,038

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

179

35–44

176

237

45–54

231

109

55–59

107

60–64

220

65–74

215

123

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	316	12.9%
18 and over	2,125	87.1%
65 and over	698	28.6%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Asian 7.3%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,020	82.6%
Asian	178	7.3%
Black or African American	132	5.4%
Two or more races	101	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	35.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	35.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	23.0%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	6.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$86,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$305,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	64.2%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	69.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	8.9%
No fuel used	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	671	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	107	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	178	17.8%
Households with children under 18	251	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	430	43.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	15.4%
Married	64.4%	67.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	6.2%
Divorced	14.2%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	202	37.3%
High school	130	24.0%
College / grad school	193	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 17.5%

Professional & management 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 5.8%

Information 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.4%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 51.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.2%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,422	99.2%
Spanish	23	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,273	93.1%
Born in same state	2,273	93.1%
Born in different state	1,434	58.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	168	6.9%
Not a US citizen	93	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	420	17.2%
Arab	340	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	7%
German	38	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24556

What city is ZIP code 24556 in?

ZIP code 24556 is primarily assigned to Goode, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24556 in?

ZIP code 24556 falls within Bedford County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24556 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 24556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24556 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24556 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24556 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 24556 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24556 in?

ZIP code 24556 observes the EST timezone.