ZIP Code 24521, VA

Living in 24521

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 30
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 67
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Schools 97
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Residents

9.8k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black12%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$555 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 24521

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Amherst County18

Property Crime in 24521

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Amherst County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 24521

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 24521, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 24521, VA

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James River Day School
15 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 24521, VA

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Sweet Briar College
5 miles, S
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Randolph College
14 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 24521, VA

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Centra
15 miles, S
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Augusta Health
32 miles, N

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 24521, VA

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