| Official Zip Code Name | Forest |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Bedford |
| Secondary County: | Campbell |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Current Population: | 20667 |
| Racial Majority: | White 88.95% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 83.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 9.9% |
| Median Household Income | $66076 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $81250 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 19.4 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 666 - 1381 ft. |
| Area | 71 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 37.36112976, -79.31256104 |
The current unemployment level in 24551 is 9.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 10.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24551 increased to 20667 from 16416 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24551 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24551 public schools is White. 17.3% of students in 24551 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19640 | 88.95% | 18119 | +8% |
| Black Or African American | 993 | 4.5% | 1240 | -20% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 1.77% | 491 | -20% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 16 | 0.07% | 34 | -53% |
| Asian | 705 | 3.19% | 551 | +28% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Other Race | 27 | 0% | 27 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 202 | 1.52% | 202 | +66% |
| White | 83.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20667 | 16416 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 7848 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 17.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $66076 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 34.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 38.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 26.90% |
| 24551 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 6 | Ben Cline | Republican |
| Virginia District 5 | Denver Riggleman | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
| 24550 - Evington |
| 24503 - Lynchburg |
| 24536 - Coleman Falls |
| 24501 - Lynchburg |
| 24556 - Goode |
| 24104 - Huddleston |
| 24526 - Big Island |
| 24502 - Lynchburg |
| Forest, VA |
| Timberlake, VA |
| Lynchburg, VA |
Zip Code 24551 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 28 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 79 | 69 | 59 | 49 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.5 | 3.12 | 3.9 | 3.52 | 4.26 | 3.74 | 4.34 | 3.4 | 3.89 | 3.52 | 3.27 | 3.19 | 43.63 |
| Forestdale |
| Kenwood Hills |