ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA

24502

Virginia · 41,979 residents · 29.9 sq mi

With 41,979 people, ZIP 24502 is a ZIP code in Lynchburg. The median age is 32.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. 52% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 17 minutes on average. Median home value sits at $228,100. The foreign-born share is 6%.

41,979

$68,872

US average: $82,259

Per capita income

$34,034

US average: $44,673

Median home value

$228,100

US average: $376,019

37.9%

US average: 35.6%

Land area

29.9 sq mi

Age, sex & households

32.6

Under 18

18.3%

Age 65+

15.8%

47.7%

52.3%

2.44 people

Race & ethnicity · 2024

2024

White, non-Hispanic68.9%(28,911)

Black17.5%(7,348)

Hispanic / Latino6.3%(2,642)

Asian2.5%(1,053)

Other4.8%(2,025)

Diversity Score

61

Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.

Housing

52.3%

Renter-occupied

47.7%

Median gross rent

$1,224

Median year built

1980

3.3

Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.

Commute & vehicles

Average commute

16.7 min

Drive alone to work

78.7%

4.3%

0.1%

Worked from home

13.5%

1.4%

0.1%

No vehicle available

5.3%

Work & employment

3.1%

Labor force participation

67.4%

16.5%

Management & professional

42.2%

People & community

6.3%

6.3%

With a disability

12.4%

5.2%

Broadband at home

93.3%

English only at home

90.4%

Spanish at home

4.4%

Affordability & inequality

11.6%

Owner cost-burdened

15.0%

Renter cost-burdened

42.7%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.410

Within Lynchburg

Income rank vs other ZIPs

LOWEST1ST OF 1HIGHEST

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Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 24502?

ZIP code 24502 has about 41,979 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24502?

The typical household in ZIP code 24502 earns about $68,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 24502 expensive?

In ZIP code 24502, the median home is worth about $228,100, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 24502?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 24502 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24502?

About 14.0% of people in ZIP code 24502 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024