Lynchburg, VA GIS Map
Lynchburg is a city in Lynchburg city, Virginia, with a population of about 82,168. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Lynchburg city
- Population
- 82,168
- Elevation
- 634 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.4138, -79.1422
- ZIP codes (9)
- 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24505, 24506 …
- Land area
- 48.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg is a city in Lynchburg County, Virginia, with a population of about 82,168. It is the 11th most populous of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
Cities Near Lynchburg
GIS Data for Lynchburg, VA
The Lynchburg map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lynchburg without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lynchburg Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
79,497
Households
28,701
Median household income
$57,947
Median age
28.6 years
Median home value
$229,800
Median gross rent
$1,073/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
Below poverty level
18.6%
Land area
48.9 sq mi
Population density
1,625 / sq mi
County
Lynchburg Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
75,568
April 2020 (estimates base)
79,017
July 2024 estimate
80,301
Change 2010-2020
+4.6%
Change 2020-2024
+1.6%
Photos of Lynchburg
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Lynchburg
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Lynchburg.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Courthouse Lynchburg | 1101 Court St, 24504 | Leased | 70,373 | Apr 2030 |
| Lot 1, Vistas Subdivision | 7618 Timberlake Rd, 24502 | Leased | 12,324 | Jul 2027 |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport | 4308 Wards Rd Suite 100, 24502 | Leased | 1,553 | Jan 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Lynchburg
General soil map unit at the city center: Madison-Cecil
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Cecil39%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Cecil32%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Cecil7%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Madison7%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Madison6%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Madison2%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lynchburg
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Lynchburg #2, Va weather station, elevation 736 ft, 5.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
12.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 46 | 50 | 58 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 69 | 59 | 49 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 3.38 | 2.85 | 3.66 | 3.64 | 4.18 | 3.98 | 4.07 | 3.63 | 3.93 | 3.36 | 3.17 | 3.76 |
| Snow in | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lynchburg
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lynchburg city, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 49.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lynchburg FAQ
What county is Lynchburg in?
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Lynchburg, Virginia is located in Lynchburg County.
What is the population of Lynchburg?
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Lynchburg has a population of about 82,168, making it the number 11 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lynchburg?
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The elevation of Lynchburg is approximately 634 feet (193 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lynchburg?
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ZIP codes for Lynchburg include 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24505, 24506, 24513, 24514, 24515.
What time zone is Lynchburg in?
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Lynchburg is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Lynchburg from Richmond?
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Lynchburg is about 94 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Lynchburg from Virginia Beach?
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Lynchburg is about 179 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lynchburg?
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Cities near Lynchburg include Bedford, VA (22 miles); Lexington, VA (30 miles); Roanoke, VA (45 miles); Waynesboro, VA (47 miles); Salem, VA (51 miles).
Local notes for Lynchburg, VA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.