County

Amelia County, VA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Virginia

👥13,041Population
💰$66,681Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$241,574Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 19.9%Asian: 0%Other: 4.5%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black19.9%
Asian0.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma140 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,554 (42.5%)
Some College1,439 (17.2%)
Associates1,037 (12.4%)
Bachelors605 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,595 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College17.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,681 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$241,573 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units5,600
Vacant Units485

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Amelia County, VA

Amelia County is located in Virginia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,041 residents. With a median age of 44.03, it is a middle-aged county.

Amelia County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,680 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Amelia County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $241,573 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $963. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Amelia County are primarily White (73.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Amelia County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Amelia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23002 Amelia Court House 10,657 $64,083 $233,000 $1,004 5.5% 25.4%
23083 Jetersville 2,384 $78,293 $279,900 $784 1.7% 30.8%