24595 ZIP Code — Sweet Briar, VA

Amherst County, Virginia

ZIP code 24595 is located in Sweet Briar, Virginia, within Amherst County. It covers approximately 1.51 square miles and serves a population of 586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 434.

About ZIP code 24595

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24595 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

586

population

1.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24595 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24595

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24595. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweet Briar	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	586
Population density	388 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	1.51 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.5598
Longitude	-79.0856
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	434

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	44.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	68.8%	20.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

586

Population

388

People per sq mi

20.7

Median age

Median household income

$12,356

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

42.9%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

71.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

192

20–24

222

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	586	100.0%
65 and over	20	3.4%
Median age	20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Black or African American 18%

Asian 2.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	457	77.7%
Black or African American	106	18%
Asian	16	2.7%
Two or more races	5	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	44.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	68.8%	20.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 23.8%

$35k–$50k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	23.8%
$35k–$50k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	30.2%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	42.9%
Renter occupied	57.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	42.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	54.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	30.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	19.0%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	27	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	36	57.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	23.8%
Average household size	1.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	93.3%
Married	42.9%	3.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	27.0%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 51.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	71.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	473	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 67.5%

Retail trade 26.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	35.7%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	13.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.2

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.6%

Married-couple families 55.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.7%
High blood pressure	12.1%
High cholesterol	13.1%
Diabetes	2.8%
Heart disease	1.4%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	8.4%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.1%
Cancer	1.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	30.3%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	23.3%
Poor physical health	6.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	76.2%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.8%
Public insurance	9.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	100.0%
Spanish	16	2.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	555	94.7%
Born in same state	555	94.7%
Born in different state	354	60.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	5.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	217	37%
French	63	10.8%
Italian	61	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	3.1%
English	8	1.4%
Dutch	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	10.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24595

What city is ZIP code 24595 in?

ZIP code 24595 is primarily assigned to Sweet Briar, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24595 in?

ZIP code 24595 falls within Amherst County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24595?

71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24595?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24595 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24595 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 24595 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 24595?

ZIP code 24595 has an estimated population of 586 residents, with a density of 389 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24595 in?

ZIP code 24595 observes the EST timezone.