24502 ZIP Code — Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg City County, Virginia
ZIP code 24502 is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, within Lynchburg City County. It covers approximately 29.90 square miles and serves a population of 41,134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.
About ZIP code 24502
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $62,537.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,134
population
29.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lynchburg | Acceptable |
| Lynchburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24501 Lynchburg (3.1 mi)
24514 Lynchburg (5.2 mi)
24515 Lynchburg (5.2 mi)
24513 Lynchburg (5.3 mi)
24551 Forest (5.6 mi)
24503 Lynchburg (6.1 mi)
24504 Lynchburg (7.6 mi)
24588 Rustburg (9.2 mi)
24550 Evington (9.2 mi)
24572 Madison Heights (9.8 mi)
24556 Goode (10.3 mi)
24536 Coleman Falls (10.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,134 |
| Population density | 1,376 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 680 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3632 |
| Longitude | -79.2127 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 434 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 48.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 32.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 16.0% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
41,134
Population
1,376
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$62,537
Median household income
$31,775
Per capita income
$199,500
Median home value
$1,106
Median monthly rent
52.2%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
10,401
Housing units
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,075
Under 5
1,169
887
5–9
966
1,216
10–14
1,323
1,275
15–19
1,388
3,135
20–24
3,412
3,143
25–34
3,419
2,126
35–44
2,313
1,717
45–54
1,868
1,093
55–59
1,189
940
60–64
1,023
1,436
65–74
1,562
1,071
75–84
1,165
586
85+
637
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,935 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 33,199 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,457 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 31.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.8%
Black or African American
15.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,089 | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,773 | 15.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,369 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,989 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 920 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 647 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 48.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 32.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 16.0% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $62,537 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
30.3%
$200k–$300k
39.2%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,106 |
| Owner occupied | 52.2% |
| Renter occupied | 47.8% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 54.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 83.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,122 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 851 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,332 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,136 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,309 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,285 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 36.8% |
| Married | 46.4% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 419 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,547 | 29.6% |
| High school | 1,713 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 5,948 | 49.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Professional & management
10.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Other services
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
3.7%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.9% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,691 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,890 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 953 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 583 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 230 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,665 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 38,120 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 22,927 | 55.7% |
| Foreign born | 545 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,469 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 768 | 31.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,102 | 19.7% |
| French | 5,592 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 2,484 | 6% |
| English | 278 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 158 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 74 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24502
What city is ZIP code 24502 in?
ZIP code 24502 is primarily assigned to Lynchburg, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24502 in?
ZIP code 24502 falls within Lynchburg City County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 24502?
ZIP code 24502 has an estimated population of 41,134 residents, with a density of 1,376 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24502?
The median home value in ZIP code 24502 is $199,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24502?
The median household income in ZIP code 24502 is $62,537, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24502 in?
ZIP code 24502 observes the EST timezone.