| ZIP Code | 24521 |
|---|---|
| City | Amherst |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Amherst County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft |
| Latitude | 37.633291 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.10084 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 78 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,336 (37%) |
| Some College | 709 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 743 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 630 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,815 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,077 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,600 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $830/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,592 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,592 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 514 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 24521 is located in Amherst, Virginia, within Amherst County. With a population of 10,101, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 24521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,077 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $830 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 24521 is primarily White (77.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 24521 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 24521 in Amherst, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,101 residents, a median household income of $69,077, and a median home value of $233,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.