Lynchburg
City in Lynchburg city, Virginia
Lynchburg is a city in Lynchburg city, Virginia, with 79,009 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forest, 4.8 miles W.
- 79,009residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 48.9 sq miland area · 126.7 km²
- 1,615 / sq mipopulation density
- 24502main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Lynchburg
Lynchburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the James River, it had a population of 79,009 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th-most populous city in Virginia. It is nicknamed the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City." Lynchburg was founded in 1757 by John Lynch, a Quaker ferry operator and abolitionist. During the American Civil War, Lynchburg's strategic importance helped it remain the only major city in Virginia not recaptured by Union forces before the war's end.
Lynchburg anchors the Lynchburg metropolitan area, which lies near the geographic center of Virginia and is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the state, with a population of 261,593. The city is a regional hub for education, home to several institutions of higher learning, including Liberty University, the University of Lynchburg, Randolph College, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Central Virginia Community College.
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Living in Lynchburg
- Median household income
- $57,947
- Median home value
- $229,800
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 28.6
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Lynchburg had 79,009 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79,009 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,615 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynchburg at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lynchburg city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 79,009 (2020) |
| Land area | 48.92 sq mi (126.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3991° N, 79.1953° W |
| ZIP codes | 24502, 24501, 24503, 24515 |
| Official website | lynchburgva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5147672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynchburg
- Forest4.8 mi W
- Madison Heights5.9 mi NE
- Timberlake6.3 mi SW
- Rustburg10.2 mi SE
- Concord12.2 mi E
- Big Island13.0 mi NW
- Amherst14.9 mi NE
- Bedford18.0 mi W
- Altavista19.6 mi S
- Appomattox20.4 mi E
- Glasgow21.6 mi NW
- Hurt21.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lynchburg
What county is Lynchburg in?
Lynchburg is in Lynchburg city, Virginia.
What is the population of Lynchburg, VA?
79,009 people lived in Lynchburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lynchburg, VA?
The main ZIP code is 24502. Other ZIP codes: 24501, 24503, 24515.
What is the elevation of Lynchburg?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lynchburg?
Forest (4.8 mi), Madison Heights (5.9 mi), Timberlake (6.3 mi), Rustburg (10.2 mi), Concord (12.2 mi).
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