24526 ZIP Code – Big Island, Virginia
Located in Big Island, Virginia, ZIP code 24526 is a small ZIP code within Bedford County with a population of approximately 1,498 residents. The median household income is $68,585 — near the Virginia average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $219,000, below the national average, with 74.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $832 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The poverty rate is 4.0%, well below the national average. About 23.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 44.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 24579, 24536, 24574.
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ZIP 24526 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24526 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,498 | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $219k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $832 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.4% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24579 – Natural Bridge Station
- 24536 – Coleman Falls
- 24574 – Monroe
- 24555 – Glasgow
- 24503 – Lynchburg
- 24578 – Natural Bridge
- 24556 – Goode
- 24416 – Buena Vista
- 24551 – Forest
- 24570 – Lowry
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24579 | NATURAL BRIDGE STATION | 1,111 | $41,542 |
| 24536 | COLEMAN FALLS | 273 | $156,250 |
| 24574 | MONROE | 4,228 | $59,732 |
| 24555 | GLASGOW | 2,306 | $57,500 |
| 24503 | LYNCHBURG | 20,017 | $90,363 |