City

Madison Heights, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Amherst County  ·  Virginia

👥15,515Population
💰$64,158Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$187,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 21.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black21.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma165 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,513 (34%)
Some College1,635 (15.8%)
Associates1,758 (17%)
Bachelors1,326 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,941 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,158 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$187,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units7,415
Vacant Units686

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Madison Heights, VA

Madison Heights is a city in Virginia, located in Amherst County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,515 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Madison Heights is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,158 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Madison Heights is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison Heights is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.52%).

Madison Heights, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Madison Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24572 15,515 $64,158 $187,300 $837 3.5% 31.6% 77.1%