ZIP Code 24179, VA

Living in 24179

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 12
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 63
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Schools 97
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Residents

18k Population -336 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$3.5k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office26%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$631 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in 24179

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Bedford County11

Property Crime in 24179

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Bedford County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 38 3 5
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 24179

Inland Flooding64
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 24179, VA

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Hollins University
9 miles, NW
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Roanoke College
14 miles, W
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Ferrum College
27 miles, SW

Hospitals

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Airports

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