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Timberlake, VA

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24502.

Population

12,725

Land area

11.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,132

ZIP codes

1

Timberlake and its ZIP codes

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Timberlake at a glance

  • Timberlake is about 5.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 104th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • Households here earn a median of $75,657 a year, 19% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,900 (39% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,083 a month.

Local data for Timberlake, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Timberlake, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$75,657

Poverty rate

8.5%

Median home value

$235,900

Median rent

$1,083/mo

Homeownership

64.8%

Bachelor's or higher

31.6%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,047), Irish Americans (878), Mexican Americans (426).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Timberlake.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,280

18,718 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$382M

FY 2026, $6,858 per person

Campbell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.6%
  • Carpooled2.7%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home13.8%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Timberlake, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

700

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

27

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

42.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Timberlake, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.1%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Timberlake

1 in or overlapping Timberlake. Population shown

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Cities near Timberlake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ForestCensus-designated place3.6 mi13.6
LynchburgCity7 mi48.9
RustburgCensus-designated place8.5 mi12.5
Madison HeightsCensus-designated place13 mi19.2
AltavistaTown13 mi5.4
ConcordCensus-designated place15 mi5.6
BedfordTown15 mi11.1
HurtTown15 mi3.5
Big IslandCensus-designated place16 mi0.8
MotleyCensus-designated place18 mi4
MonetaCensus-designated place22 mi3.8
AmherstTown22 mi4.9
AppomattoxTown24 mi2.2
BrooknealTown25 mi3.5
GlasgowTown25 mi1.5
GretnaTown26 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Timberlake, VA in?
Timberlake is in Campbell County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Timberlake, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Timberlake include 24502.
What is the population of Timberlake, VA?
About 12,725 people live in Timberlake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Timberlake?
Nearby places include Forest (3.6 mi), Lynchburg (7 mi), Rustburg (8.5 mi), Madison Heights (13 mi), Altavista (13 mi).

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