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24521 Zip Code Map | Maps, Demographics and Population for Amherst, VA

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24521 is a 5-digit zip code located in Amherst, Virginia. Amherst is the primary city for 24521 and is located in Portage. In the most recent US census the population of 24521 was 9902.

There are a total of 4,647 housing units in 24521, Virginia. A total of 12.72% (591) are currently vacant.

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Timezone GMT-5
City Name Amherst
Housing Units 4,647
Median Home Value $206,900
Universities 0
Law Enforcement 2 Locations
Hospitals 0
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Current Population 9,902*
Avg Income $64,700
Occupied Houses 4,108
Vacant Houses 591
* Population taken from the last census in 2020.

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Population Figures for 24521

Total Population by Age

24521 has a total population of 9,902. In the bar chart and table below, this population is split into 18 different age range segments.

Most inhabitants of 24521 are in the 60 to 64 years age bracket. As of the last census, there are 911 people in this segment.

The 80 to 84 years segment is the smallest age range in 24521. There are just 207 people in this category.

Age Range Population
Under 5 428
5 to 9 568
10 to 14 536
15 to 19 669
20 to 24 377
25 to 29 524
30 to 34 621
35 to 39 376
40 to 44 639
Age Range Population
45 to 49 526
50 to 54 821
55 to 59 678
60 to 64 911
65 to 69 681
70 to 74 582
75 to 79 527
80 to 84 207
Over 85 284


Race and Gender Population of 24521

Women make up the highest portion of people in 24521. There are 4,792 men and 5,163 women in this 5-digit zip code.

Most people in this zip code are White, with a total of 7,539 people in this category.

The chart and table below shows the population of people and which race they belong to in 24521


Gender Population
Male 4,792
Female 5,163
Race Population
White 7,539
Black 1,442
American Indian 142
Asian 30
Native Hawaiian 5
Some other race 287

Real Estate Figures

Median Rent Median House Value Median Rooms in House Most Common Heating Type
$225 $206,900 6.3 rooms Electricity

Housing Types in 24521 Zip Code

Below are two charts showing the amount of occupied vs vacant homes and the amount of renter vs owner occupied houses in the 24521 zip code.

The 24521 zip code area has a homeowner vacancy rate of 16.02% and a rental vacancy rate of 36.94%. This means there are a total of 591 vacant housing units throughout the zip code area. Conversely there are 4,108 housing units that are currently occupied.

Occupied Units Vacant Units Owner Vacancy Rate Rental Vacancy Rate
4,108 591 16.02% 36.94%
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
3,099 1,009

Property Value in 24521

Most homes in 24521 are valued $200,000 to $299,999, with 906,070 houses in this category.

There are just 2080 houses valued at $200,000 to $299,999. As you can see in the chart and table below, this is the smallest segment in this zip code.

The affordability ratio for the 24521 zip code in Virginia is 2.3. This is calculated by dividing the median housing value by the median income and is used to show how affordable a zip code is.

An affordability ratio of 2.3 is generally considered Low (Affordable).

House Value Units
Less than $50,000 104,010
$50,000 to $99,999 202,060
$100,000 to $149,999 509,020
$150,000 to $199,999 502,010
$200,000 to $299,999 906,070
House Value Units
$300,000 to $499,999 400,030
$500,000 to $999,999 202,010
$1,000,000 or more 2,080
Median House Value $206,900


Heating Types for Homes in 24521

There are 6 different heating types used by people in the 24521 zip code area. As you can see from the table and chart below; Utility gas, Bottled, tank, or LP gas, Electricity, Fuel oil, kerosene, etc., Wood, No fuel used are the most commonly used heating types in this area.

Electricity is most commonly used to heat homes in 24521. As you can see below, there are 3,369 houses that use this method.

Heating Type Units
Utility gas 21
Bottled, tank, or LP gas 148
Electricity 3,369
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. 269
Coal or coke 0
Heating Type Units
Wood 234
Solar energy 0
Other fuel 0
No fuel used 67

Household Income Generated 12-months of 2022

The chart and tables below show the household income segments for households in the 24521. 5 of households are on the low end, earning less than $10,000 in 2022.

On the other end, 7.6 of households earned more than $200,000 in the same year. You will also see that the mean income of this zip code is around $91,239.

Most households in 24521 earn in the $50,000 to $74,999 range. 17% of households are in this segment.

Income Range Percent
Less than $10,000 5
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5
Income Range Percent
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3
$200,000 or more 7.6
Mean income $91,239

Bedrooms, Rooms and Units in Structures in 24521

Below are three pie charts and tables showing the amount of bedrooms, total rooms and structures in houses for this zip code.

Most houses in 24521 have 5 or more bedrooms, with a total of 141 houses.

In regards to rooms in general, people in this zip code have an average of 6.3 rooms in their house. Most houses actually have 6 rooms in their house. 1,131 homes fit into this category.

1,131 homes in 24521 are in the 1-unit, detached category, which is the most common in terms of structures for this area.

The largest homes tracked, which are 20 units or more, make up 0 of the houses in this zip code. On the other end, 4,412 houses make up the smallest homes, which are 1 unit, mobile homes or boats.

Bedrooms Units
No bedroom 141
1 bedroom 141
2 bedrooms 141
3 bedrooms 141
4 bedrooms 141
5 or more bedrooms 141
Rooms Units
1 room 25
2 rooms 44
3 rooms 151
4 rooms 451
5 rooms 791
6 rooms 1,131
7 rooms 808
8 rooms 461
9 rooms or more 837
Median rooms 6.3
Units in Structure Units
1-unit, detached 3649
1-unit, attached 154
2 units 154
3 or 4 units 30
5 to 9 units 231
10 to 19 units 26
20 or more units 0
Mobile home 7
Boat, RV, van, etc. 602

Healthcare and Hospitals

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Data
Name City Zip Code Type
AMHERST POLICE DEPARTMENT AMHERST 24521 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AMHERST COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AMHERST 24521 SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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