ZIP Code 24503 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 24503

The ZIP Code 24503 is associated with Lynchburg, VA in Lynchburg (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 19,349. Median househould income is at $75,353, with an estimated 4% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 24503 has a median age of approximately 43.4 years, with 26.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 54.4% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $39,821.

Population in 24503

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 24503 is 19,349.

Lynchburg, VA

The 24503 ZIP Code is associated with Lynchburg, VA in Lynchburg (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 24503

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 24503 include 434.

Sunrise / Sunset in 24503

Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 5:03 pm
Sunrise in 24503 7:28 am
Sunrise in 24503 5:03 pm

Weather forecast for 24503

Overnight's forecast for 24503: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 24503

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 24503 Fair

Internet in 24503

An estimated 89.0% of households in ZIP Code 24503 have broadband Internet service, while about 92.9% have a computer.

Gender in 24503

Females make up an estimated 51.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 24503, while males comprise about 48.4%.

Health Insurance in 24503

Approximately 5.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 24503 (Lynchburg, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 24503

The median household income in ZIP Code 24503 is $75,353, while the region's mean household income is $97,800. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,821. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24503 of $39,821 is approximately 1.38% more than the per capita income in Virginia overall of $39,278. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 24503 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.2% of 24503 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 24503

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.9%
$200,000 or more per year 8.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 24503

In ZIP Code 24503, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 54.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.9% in this Lynchburg (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 24503

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.9%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 27.5%
Graduate or professional degree 26.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 24503

Residents of ZIP Code 24503 are older than average. The median age of 43.4 years in ZIP Code 24503 is approximately 13.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.0% of the population in 24503 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 24503 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 24503

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 7.5%
25 to 34 years 10.8%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 11.0%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 8.7%
65 to 74 years 10.8%
75 to 84 years 8.0%
85 years and over 2.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 24503

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24503, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 24503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.7%), followed by Black or African American (12.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 24503

Industry Percent
White 85.7%
Black or African American 12.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 24503 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 24503

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 24503 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24503 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 24503

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 24503

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 24503

In ZIP Code 24503, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lynchburg (city) County region.

Language Spoken in 24503

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.7%
Spanish 2.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 24503

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24503, an estimated 16.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lynchburg (city) County region.

Age of Housing in 24503

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 24503

In 24503, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.1 minutes. Approximately 36.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 24503 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 24503

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.8%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 36.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.1%
Public administration 4.5%

Utilities in ZIP Code 24503 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes electricity rates in 24503 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 24503

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 24503 10.71¢/kWh 8.56¢/kWh 6.53¢/kWh
Virginia 15.5¢/kWh 9.04¢/kWh 8.74¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 24503

Month ZIP Code 24503 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.98 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.63 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.64 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.32 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.26 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.81 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.86 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes solar power levels in 24503 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 24503 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 24503, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 24503 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lynchburg (city) County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 24503

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 21
Credit reporting or credit repair services 13
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Credit card 3
Checking or savings account 2
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 24503

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 25
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 5
Improper use of your report 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Fees or interest 2
Other 11
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 24503. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.