INDEPENDENT CITY · VA

Lynchburg city, Virginia

Lynchburg city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51680 and an estimated population of 79,535 (Census 2023), 27th largest of 133 in the state.

County facts

Name
Lynchburg city
State
Virginia
Type
independent city
FIPS code
51680
State FIPS
51
Population (2023)
79,535
Change since 2020
+0.7%
State rank
27 of 133

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Virginia

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Lynchburg city?

Lynchburg city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51680: 51 for the state and 680 for the county.

What state is Lynchburg city in?

Lynchburg city is in Virginia.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.