24521 ZIP Code – Amherst, Virginia
24521 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Amherst, Virginia, part of Amherst County with a population of approximately 9,955 residents. At $64,700, the median household income here runs below the Virginia average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $206,900 are below the national average, with 81.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $831 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.0%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 10.4% is below the U.S. average. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.7, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 24595, 22964, 24574.
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ZIP 24521 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24521 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,955 | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $206k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $831 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24595 – Sweet Briar
- 22964 – Piney River
- 24574 – Monroe
- 22922 – Arrington
- 24572 – Madison Heights
- 22967 – Roseland
- 24483 – Vesuvius
- 22976 – Tyro
- 24503 – Lynchburg
- 24464 – Montebello
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24595 | SWEET BRIAR | 586 | Not provided |
| 22964 | PINEY RIVER | 387 | $115,281 |
| 24574 | MONROE | 4,228 | $59,732 |
| 22922 | ARRINGTON | 2,340 | $55,075 |
| 24572 | MADISON HEIGHTS | 15,557 | $63,125 |