Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 24515 covers Lynchburg, VA in Lynchburg city with a population of about 6,081.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 19.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area code 434; U.S. House district VA-5.
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a unemployment rate near 10.6%; 46.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Education, and Arts and entertainment; about 17.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.7 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 343 for ZIP 24515 (Lynchburg city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.