ZIP Code 24523 Demographics

Bedford County, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 24523 compared to county averages.

Total Population

21,132

↓ 73.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,095

↓ 17.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$210,800

↓ 20.1% vs county

Median Age

45.7 yrs

↑ 2.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

↑ 16.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 24523 compares to Bedford County and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 24523 $62k Bedford $75k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 24523 $211k Bedford $264k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$864

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 24523 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$210,800
Down Payment (20%)$42,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,338P&I: $1066 | Tax: $211 | Ins: $61
Rent (Local Median)
$864
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $474/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 24523, sorted by distance.

24174 8.1 mi away bedford county 24122 11.1 mi away bedford county 24064 14.1 mi away botetourt county 24179 15.8 mi away roanoke county 24066 16.2 mi away botetourt county 24579 17.1 mi away rockbridge county 24090 23.7 mi away botetourt county

About Bedford County

Bedford County is located in Virginia and has a total population of 79,761. The county's median household income is $74,773 and median home value is $263,900. ZIP code 24523 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Bedford County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.