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Lynchburg, VA

City in Lynchburg city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24515.

Population

79,497

Land area

48.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,625

ZIP codes

5

Lynchburg and its ZIP codes

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Lynchburg at a glance

  • Lynchburg is about 7.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 12th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $57,947, 38% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,800 (40% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,073 a month.

Local data for Lynchburg, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lynchburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,947

Poverty rate

18.6%

Median home value

$229,800

Median rent

$1,073/mo

Homeownership

48.9%

Bachelor's or higher

38.5%

Median age

28.6

Average commute

16.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,113), Irish Americans (4,899), Italian Americans (2,223).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lynchburg city. PPP loans are for Lynchburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,983

47,722 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$737M

FY 2026, $9,330 per person

PPP loans

$116M

1,438 loans, 16,207 jobs reported

Lynchburg city economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lynchburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.3%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit2.2%
  • Walked5.1%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home13.9%

Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lynchburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

323

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

45

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 25°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone39 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lynchburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Lynchburg

5 in or overlapping Lynchburg. Population shown

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Cities near Lynchburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ForestCensus-designated place5.4 mi13.6
Madison HeightsCensus-designated place6 mi19.2
TimberlakeCensus-designated place7 mi11.2
RustburgCensus-designated place9.6 mi12.5
ConcordCensus-designated place12 mi5.6
Big IslandCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
AmherstTown15 mi4.9
BedfordTown19 mi11.1
AltavistaTown19 mi5.4
AppomattoxTown20 mi2.2
GlasgowTown22 mi1.5
HurtTown22 mi3.5
Buena VistaCity24 mi6.4
ArringtonCensus-designated place25 mi10.4
MotleyCensus-designated place25 mi4
BrooknealTown27 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lynchburg, VA in?
Lynchburg is in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Lynchburg, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lynchburg include 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24515.
What is the population of Lynchburg, VA?
About 79,497 people live in Lynchburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lynchburg?
Nearby places include Forest (5.4 mi), Madison Heights (6 mi), Timberlake (7 mi), Rustburg (9.6 mi), Concord (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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