Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford is a town in Bedford County, Virginia, with 6,657 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,004 ft (306 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moneta, 11.8 miles SW.
- 6,657residents (2020 Census)
- 1,004 ftelevation · 306 m
- 11.1 sq miland area · 28.7 km²
- 600 / sq mipopulation density
- 24523ZIP code
About Bedford
Bedford is an incorporated town and former independent city located within Bedford County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It serves as the county seat of Bedford County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,657. It is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan area.
Bedford County surrounds the town and has the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, Smith Mountain Lake to the south, Lynchburg to the east, and Roanoke to the west.
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Living in Bedford
- Median household income
- $70,288
- Median home value
- $222,500
- Median rent
- $828/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Bedford had 6,657 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,657 |
|---|---|
| Density | 600 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bedford at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bedford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,657 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.09 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3400° N, 79.5141° W |
| ZIP code | 24523 |
| Official website | bedfordva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5105544 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bedford
- Moneta11.8 mi SW
- Montvale12.0 mi W
- Forest13.2 mi E
- Timberlake14.8 mi E
- Big Island15.7 mi NE
- Buchanan15.8 mi NW
- Stewartsville16.2 mi W
- Blue Ridge17.1 mi W
- Lynchburg18.0 mi E
- Westlake Corner18.3 mi SW
- Laymantown19.1 mi W
- North Shore19.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bedford
What county is Bedford in?
Bedford is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the population of Bedford, VA?
6,657 people lived in Bedford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bedford, VA?
The ZIP code of Bedford is 24523.
What is the elevation of Bedford?
1,004 feet (306 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bedford?
Moneta (11.8 mi), Montvale (12.0 mi), Forest (13.2 mi), Timberlake (14.8 mi), Big Island (15.7 mi).
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