Zip code 24571: Lynch Station, Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 24571
24571 is a rural zip code in Lynch Station, Virginia (Campbell County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 2,092 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 52.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $32,218 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $169,200, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $878 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and engineering and science.
How 24571 compares
- Median age52.397thU.S. 38.9 · VA 39186th of 849 in VA
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%122nd of 852 in VA
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.47132nd of 832 in VA
- Poverty rate28.1%95thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%46th of 837 in VA
- Housing vacancy22.5%95thU.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%182nd of 836 in VA
- Homeownership rate83.7%86thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%296th of 836 in VA
- 55thU.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%316th of 846 in VA
- 50thU.S. 10% · VA 8.6%360th of 846 in VA
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%634th of 851 in VA
- 43rdU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%379th of 850 in VA
- 40thU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%326th of 774 in VA
- 40thU.S. 22% · VA 21.7%339th of 852 in VA
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%451st of 846 in VA
- Diversity index37.733rdU.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7445th of 852 in VA
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%273rd of 852 in VA
- Average commute20.8 min16thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min692nd of 799 in VA
- Median home value$169,20014thU.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700607th of 782 in VA
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579449th of 616 in VA
- Population density41/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi615th of 852 in VA
- Median earnings per worker$33,4096thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861749th of 834 in VA
- Per capita income$22,2675thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666794th of 849 in VA
- Population2,0923rdU.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170511th of 852 in VA
- Work from home2.5%2ndU.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%722nd of 848 in VA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%635th of 846 in VA
- Median household income$32,2181stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170783rd of 796 in VA
- Broadband access72.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%728th of 836 in VA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%669th of 846 in VA
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%801st of 846 in VA
| Measure | 24571 | Campbell | VA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 | 43.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 186th of 849 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 32.1% | 21.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 122nd of 852 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.545 | 0.415 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 32nd of 832 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 28.1% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 46th of 837 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.5% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 182nd of 836 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.7% | 74.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% | 296th of 836 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.8% | 10% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 316th of 846 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.3% | 7.6% | 8.6% | 10% | 360th of 846 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 634th of 851 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 26.1% | 42.2% | 35.7% | 379th of 850 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.3% | 33.8% | 48.5% | 51.1% | 326th of 774 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21% | 19.4% | 21.7% | 22% | 339th of 852 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 451st of 846 | |
| Diversity index | 37.7 | 38.7 | 60.7 | 61.4 | 445th of 852 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.8% | 3.4% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 273rd of 852 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.8 min | 23.3 min | 27.3 min | 26.4 min | 692nd of 799 | |
| Median home value | $169,200 | $211,600 | $383,700 | $332,700 | 607th of 782 | |
| Median gross rent | $878 | $891 | $1,579 | $1,413 | 449th of 616 | |
| Population density | 41/sq mi | 110/sq mi | 221/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 615th of 852 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,409 | $42,340 | $54,861 | $49,666 | 749th of 834 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,267 | $34,966 | $50,666 | $44,673 | 794th of 849 | |
| Population | 2,092 | 55,312 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 | 511th of 852 | |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 9.8% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 722nd of 848 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 635th of 846 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $32,218 | $66,165 | $93,170 | $80,734 | 783rd of 796 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 72.9% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 728th of 836 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 669th of 846 | |
| Government workers | 5.2% | 10.7% | 20.5% | 14.5% | 801st of 846 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White78%
- Black8%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 915
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 56.8%
- Married couples
- 34.6%
- Living alone
- 39.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,181
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Vacant
- 22.5%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 40.9%
- Home value to income
- 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 24571 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,740 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,361 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,536 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $31,202 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $23,150 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 15.3%
- Households with broadband
- 72.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49.6%
- No internet access
- 20.5%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 8.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lynch Station
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Campbell County
- Center point
- 37.1330° N, 79.3727° W
- Land area
- 51 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
24571 spans 2 counties
- Campbell County60% of land
- Bedford County40% of land
Zip codes near 24571
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24104 | Huddleston, VA | 6.4 mi | $65,738 |
| 24517 | Altavista, VA | 7.5 mi | $53,201 |
| 24563 | Hurt, VA | 7.5 mi | $47,247 |
| 24550 | Evington, VA | 9.1 mi | $69,025 |
| 24139 | Pittsville, VA | 9.3 mi | $35,077 |
| 24557 | Gretna, VA | 12 mi | $44,755 |
| 24161 | Sandy Level, VA | 14 mi | $46,579 |
| 24569 | Long Island, VA | 15 mi | $50,179 |
| 24570 | Lowry, VA | 15 mi | — |
| 24121 | Moneta, VA | 15 mi | $81,006 |
| 24513 | Lynchburg, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 24576 | Naruna, VA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 24571 elsewhere
Questions about 24571
What city is zip code 24571?
24571 is assigned to Lynch Station, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 24571 in?
24571 is mostly in Campbell County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 24571?
About 2,092 people live in 24571, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 24571 in?
24571 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 24571?
The median household income in 24571 is $32,218.
What zip codes are near 24571?
The closest zip codes to 24571 are 24104, 24517, 24563, 24550, 24139.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24571, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.