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Bedford County, VA
6 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Bedford County, Virginia.
Population
80,894
Land area
760sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Bedford County
Bedford County at a glance
- Bedford County is 52% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 133 counties in Virginia.
- The median household income is $78,937, 15% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,400 (22% below Virginia) and median rent is $952 a month.
- Its largest cities are Forest (13,430), Bedford (7,724) and Stewartsville (737).
Local data for Bedford County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools26
- Libraries6
- Banks19
- Post Offices12
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants158
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Bedford County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,937
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$297,400
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,305), German Americans (9,126), Italian Americans (2,685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
$114M
1,869 loans, 15,726 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$441K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bedford County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bedford County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
840
Most often 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bedford County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bedford County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bedford County, VA?
- Forest is the largest city or town in Bedford County, with about 13,430 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bedford County?
- Bedford County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24095, 24104, 24121, 24122, 24139.
- What is the population of Bedford County, VA?
- About 80,894 people live in Bedford County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bedford County?
- Bedford County borders Roanoke County, Lynchburg city, Pittsylvania County, Campbell County, Franklin County, Botetourt County, Amherst County, Rockbridge County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023