Forest
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia
Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bedford County, Virginia, with 11,709 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Timberlake, 4.3 miles SE.
- 11,709residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.2 km²
- 860 / sq mipopulation density
- 24551ZIP code
About Forest
Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The population was 11,709 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Forest
- Median household income
- $81,552
- Median home value
- $319,800
- Median rent
- $1,315/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Forest had 11,709 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,709 |
|---|---|
| Density | 860 per sq mi (332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bedford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,709 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.61 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3749° N, 79.2771° W |
| ZIP code | 24551 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5128688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest
- Timberlake4.3 mi SE
- Lynchburg4.8 mi E
- Madison Heights10.6 mi NE
- Big Island11.8 mi NW
- Rustburg12.0 mi SE
- Bedford13.2 mi W
- Concord16.3 mi E
- Altavista17.4 mi S
- Amherst18.9 mi NE
- Hurt19.3 mi S
- Glasgow20.3 mi NW
- Motley21.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Forest
What county is Forest in?
Forest is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the population of Forest, VA?
11,709 people lived in Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest, VA?
The ZIP code of Forest is 24551.
What is the elevation of Forest?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest?
Timberlake (4.3 mi), Lynchburg (4.8 mi), Madison Heights (10.6 mi), Big Island (11.8 mi), Rustburg (12.0 mi).
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