Goode, Virginia
Goode is an unincorporated community in eastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community lies along U.S. Route 221 between Bedford and Forest. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Its name honors John Goode, a Virginia politician. Bellevue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Geography The community is largely made up of rolling hills, farmlands, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Big Otter River crosses through the community. Demographics As of the census of 2020, there were 3,357 people residing in the Goode ZIP Code area. Education The community is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Goode are zoned to attend Otter River Elementary School, Forest Middle School, and Jefferson Forest High School. The closest higher education institutions to the community are located in Bedford and Lynchburg. Government The United States Postal Service operates the Goode Post Office within the community. Its ZIP Code is 24556. Infrastructure The Bedford Regional Water Authority maintains a public water system in the community. Public safety Law enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Bedford Fire Department and Forest Volunteer