City

Lynchburg, VA

9 ZIP codes  ·  Lynchburg (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥103,237Population
💰$64,253Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$217,234Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 23%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White65.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Black23.0%
Asian1.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
21%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size-3.62
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma873 (1.5%)
HS Graduate13,175 (23.3%)
Some College6,040 (10.7%)
Associates9,215 (16.3%)
Bachelors5,075 (9%)
Graduate Degree22,125 (39.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 39.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College10.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate39.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.8%Renter: 44.2%Tenure
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,253 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$217,233 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units44,694
Vacant Units6,359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg is a city in Virginia, located in Lynchburg (city) County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 103,237 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.52 years.

Economically, Lynchburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,253 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lynchburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,233, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month.

The population of Lynchburg is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.83%).

Lynchburg, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lynchburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24501 26,393 $45,305 $155,800 $936 6.6% 36.3% 45.5%
24502 41,314 $66,027 $214,300 $1,166 3.3% 48.7% 53.7%
24503 19,978 $92,025 $320,500 $972 3.2% 65.6% 74.9%
24504 9,471 $50,739 $183,400 $998 4.2% 37.1% 53.7%

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