24551 ZIP Code – Forest, Virginia
24551 is a large ZIP code in Forest, Virginia, part of Bedford County with a population of approximately 26,873 residents. At $88,251, the median household income here runs near the Virginia average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $331,100 is above the national average, with 82.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,059 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 6.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 46.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 42.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 24556, 24570, 24502.
ZIP Code 24551 Data
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ZIP 24551 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24551 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $88k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $331k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,059 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.0 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.8% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24556 – Goode
- 24570 – Lowry
- 24502 – Lynchburg
- 24503 – Lynchburg
- 24515 – Lynchburg
- 24536 – Coleman Falls
- 24501 – Lynchburg
- 24550 – Evington
- 24523 – Bedford
- 24526 – Big Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24556 | GOODE | 2,441 | $86,354 |
| 24570 | LOWRY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 24502 | LYNCHBURG | 41,134 | $62,537 |
| 24503 | LYNCHBURG | 20,017 | $90,363 |
| 24515 | LYNCHBURG | 5,811 | Not provided |