24521 ZIP Code
Amherst, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24521 |
| City/Town: | Amherst |
| County: | Amherst |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 9,955 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,700 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,413 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,699 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,900 |
| Land Area: | 217.1 sq miles
562.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6333, -79.1008 |
Population Information (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,955 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,792 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,163 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 428 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 568 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 536 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 669 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 377 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,145 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,015 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,347 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 678 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 911 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,263 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 734 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 284 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $831 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,699 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,108 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 591 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,099 | 75.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,009 | 24.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,377 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 473 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 632 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,702 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,061 | 14.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 607 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,148 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 754 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24521 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,700 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,239 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,474 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,413 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,035 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,798 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 237 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,320 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,500 | 72.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 979 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 305 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,539 | 75.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,442 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 142 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 30 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 287 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 510 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 537 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 433 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 212 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 154 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24521 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 204 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 155 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 496 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 397 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 419 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 718 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 402 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 662 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 313 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24521 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,743 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 343 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 84 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 473 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24521 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 104 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 549 | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 737 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 32 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 402 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 256 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 197 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 321 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,099 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 354 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 312 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 356 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,799 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,224 | 62.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,976 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 965 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24521 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,883 | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,632 | 39.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,294 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 192 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 56 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 407 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24521 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,649 | 77.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 154 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 30 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 231 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 26 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 7 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 602 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24521 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 106 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 463 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 859 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 638 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 883 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 466 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 587 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 277 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 394 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24521 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 211 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 678 | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,792 | 59.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 687 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 306 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24521 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 21 | 0.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 148 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,369 | 82.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 269 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 234 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 67 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24521 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 147 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,054 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,223 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,684 | 41.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24521 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 226 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 592 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 521 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 967 | 31.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 403 | 13.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24521 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,280 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $404 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $831 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,108 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,045 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 561 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 566 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,072 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 969 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,558 | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24521 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,096 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,139 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,242 | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 140 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 530 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 893 | 21.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24521 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,024 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 214 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 890 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 449 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 317 | 15.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,020 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 539 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,764 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,447 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 104 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 654 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 689 | 47.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24521 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,416 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,523 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 723 | 47.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 800 | 52.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 276 | 18.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24521 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,654 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 84 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 301 | 358.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 301 | 358.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 301 | 358.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 96.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 166 | 197.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24521 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,527 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,289 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 238 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 156 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 37 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 45 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24521 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,108 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,494 | 85.1% | 89.4% |
Amherst, VA24521