ZIP Code 24521, VA
Living in 24521
Bikeability14
Walkability30
Commute35
Public Transit22
Affordability77
Public Safety83
Airports3
Hospitals75
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation-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
$55kMedian 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
$176kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$555Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 24521, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 24521, VA
Temple Christian School
13 miles, S
Virginia Episcopal School
13 miles, S
Solid Rock Baptist Church
15 miles, S
James River Day School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 24521, VA
Sweet Briar College
5 miles, S
Randolph College
14 miles, S
Southern Virginia University
16 miles, NW
University of Lynchburg
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 24521, VA
Centra
15 miles, S
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
21 miles, NW
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW
Augusta Health
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 24521, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
45 miles, N
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
50 miles, NE