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ZIP Code 24502

Lynchburg, Virginia

FIPS 24502

Juniper

ZIP Code 24502 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$228,100

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,979

Median Age

32.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,100

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,479

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.31

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,224

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-7.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.4

Lower than 90%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 24502: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24502?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24502 is $228,100, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24502?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24502 is $1,479, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24502 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24502 cost about 3.31× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24502?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24502 is $1,224 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 24502?
Home prices in ZIP Code 24502 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24502?
ZIP Code 24502 averages 55.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.4 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →