Virginia · City Profile
Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg sits in Lynchburg (city), Campbell, Virginia, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 103,238 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Lynchburg has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $200,650 and median asking rent runs around $964 per month. Median household income hovers around $60,693. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Lynchburg
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24501 | Lynchburg (city) | 26,778 | $44,000 | $140,000 |
| 24502 | Lynchburg (city) | 41,134 | $62,537 | $199,500 |
| 24503 | Lynchburg (city) | 20,017 | $90,363 | $293,500 |
| 24504 | Lynchburg (city) | 9,498 | $45,873 | $169,600 |
| 24505 | Lynchburg (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 24506 | Lynchburg (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 24513 | Campbell | 0 | — | — |
| 24514 | Lynchburg (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 24515 | Lynchburg (city) | 5,811 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Lynchburg?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $200,650, and median rent is $964. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.