ZIP Code 24551 - Forest Virginia

ZIP Code 24551 is located in Forest Virginia. Portions of 24551 are also in Timberlake and Lynchburg. 24551 is primarily within Bedford County, with some portions in Campbell County and City of Lynchburg. Regionally, it is located in the Southwest Virginia Region.

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ZIP Code 24551 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameForest
Primary CountyBedford County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)26,873
Area Code(s)434 / 540 / 826
Current Time
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24551 Demographics

24551 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24551 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24551 is White. The current unemployment level in 24551 is 3.8%.

Population26,873
Population Growth Rate8.16%
Population Density376 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,929
Percentage High Income Households4.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$83,995
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$90,590
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 86.24%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 79.25%

24551 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White22,21586.24%
Black1,8417.15%
Hispanic1,0574.1%
Asian5932.3%
Native American550.21%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

24551 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,84583.85%
Black2356.93%
Hispanic1634.8%
Asian1414.16%
Native American70.21%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.06%

24551 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8946.53%
Bachelor Degree3,55425.94%
High School Diploma2,98721.8%
No High School Diploma790.58%
GED or Alternate3962.89%
1 or More Years of College2,31616.91%
Associates Degree1,1918.69%
Masters Degree1,77912.99%
Professional Degree3022.2%
Doctorate Degree2021.47%

24551 Geography

Coordinates37.36388779,-79.32397461
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 24551
RegionSouthwest Virginia Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLynchburg, VA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area72 Square Miles

24551 Politics

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24551 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45e - Northern Inner Piedmont

24551 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25273442516064635644352844
Avg Max Temp (°F)45495868768387867969594967
Avg Precip (In.)3.53.123.93.524.263.744.343.43.893.523.273.1943.63

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