City

Bedford, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Virginia

👥21,447Population
💰$70,074Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$227,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 9.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black9.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma230 (1.6%)
HS Graduate5,027 (34.9%)
Some College2,255 (15.7%)
Associates2,098 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,133 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree3,661 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,074 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$227,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units9,729
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Bedford, VA

Bedford is a city in Virginia, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,447 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Bedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,074 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bedford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bedford is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.17%).

Bedford, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24523 21,447 $70,074 $227,600 $839 3.5% 33.3% 78.1%