Amherst County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
31,273
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
51009
FIPS code
Amherst County ZIP code map
About Amherst County
Amherst County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 31,273 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 32,353 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Amherst County is 51009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 31,273 |
| 2010 population | 32,353 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Amherst County
ZIP codes for Amherst County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24521 | Amherst | Amherst | View map |
| 24533 | Clifford | Amherst | View map |
| 24572 | Madison Heights | Amherst | View map |
| 24574 | Monroe | Amherst | View map |
| 24595 | Sweet Briar | Amherst | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,740
Population
45.2
Median age
$63,170
Median household income
$34,746
Per capita income
$194,333
Median home value
$826
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
10,780
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
736
Under 5
788
787
5–9
843
866
10–14
927
861
15–19
921
676
20–24
724
1,539
25–34
1,648
1,652
35–44
1,769
1,779
45–54
1,904
1,168
55–59
1,250
1,126
60–64
1,205
1,805
65–74
1,932
1,010
75–84
1,080
359
85+
385
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,946 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,794 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,571 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Black or African American
18.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,107 | 71.9% |
| Black or African American | 5,549 | 18.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,061 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 995 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 553 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 238 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $63,170 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
22.0%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,333 |
| Median rent / month | $826 |
| Owner occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter occupied | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% |
| Electricity | 82.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 6.6% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,808 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 887 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,084 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,448 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,987 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,803 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 22.9% |
| Married | 52.6% | 48.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
38.0%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 387 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 307 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,607 | 47.1% |
| High school | 1,210 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,124 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Retail trade
10.4%
Construction
8.4%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
12.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.8% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,809 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,216 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 114 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 88 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,175 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 28,986 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,666 | 76.5% |
| Foreign born | 189 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 565 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 331 | 66.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,235 | 24.3% |
| French | 3,115 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 2,048 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 168 | 0.6% |
| English | 103 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 59 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 50 | 0.2% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 87.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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