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Bedford, VA
Town in Bedford County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24523.
Population
7,724
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
696
ZIP codes
1
Bedford and its ZIP codes
Bedford at a glance
- Bedford is about 3.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,288, 25% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,500 (42% below Virginia) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Bedford, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bedford, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,288
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$222,500
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (808), German Americans (772), Scottish Americans (368).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bedford County. PPP loans are for Bedford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,145
18,784 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,072
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$662M
FY 2026, $8,325 per person
PPP loans
$21.8M
375 loans, 2,843 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bedford, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 28°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bedford, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bedford
1 in or overlapping Bedford. Population shown
Cities near Bedford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontvaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| MonetaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| BuchananTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Big IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| Westlake CornerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 13.3 |
| LaymantownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| LynchburgCity | 19 mi | 48.9 |
| North ShoreCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14 |
| AltavistaTown | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| TroutvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| VintonTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| HurtTown | 21 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bedford, VA in?
- Bedford is in Bedford County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bedford, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bedford include 24523.
- What is the population of Bedford, VA?
- About 7,724 people live in Bedford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bedford?
- Nearby places include Montvale (11 mi), Moneta (12 mi), Forest (14 mi), Timberlake (15 mi), Buchanan (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023