Amherst, VA ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Amherst, Virginia: 24521. Together they are home to 10,599 residents in 4,136 households. That is more than the 1,865 people counted inside Amherst town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Amherst town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,865 |
| Households | 865 |
| Median household income | $70,841 |
| Median home value | $220,700 |
| Median age | 50.3 |
| Median rent | $718 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,599 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,136 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $73,571 (24521) to $73,571 (24521) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,571 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 8 routes, 4,113 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Amherst
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24521 | Amherst | 10,599 | 4,136 | $73,571 | $240,900 | 81.6% | 24.0% | 12.4% | 8 | 4,243 | 2% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Amherst when at least 10% of its land lies inside Amherst town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Amherst. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Amherst.
Counties
- Amherst County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Amherst, VA?
- 24521. A ZIP code is listed for Amherst when at least 10% of its land lies inside Amherst town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Amherst.
- What is the population of Amherst, VA?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,865 residents inside Amherst town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Amherst hold 10,599 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Amherst, VA?
- $70,841 inside Amherst town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $73,571 to $73,571.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Amherst, VA?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 8 carrier routes reaching 4,113 residential and 130 business mailboxes.
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