County ProfileVA
Amherst County
Population: 31,307 · 4 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
31,307
People
Median age
43.4
Housing
Total households
12,694
Income
Median household income
$68,724
Housing
Total housing units
14,364
Employment
Employment rate
56.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.2%
County details
Local time 03:16:58(ET)| Name | Amherst |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 4total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 434 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 37.6293013, -79.1547557 |
| Land area | 474 sq miles(1,227.6 km²) |
Map of Amherst county, Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Amherst County
Compare the largest cities in Amherst County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Heights | 10,893 | $60,215 | 1ZIPs |
| Monroe | 3,868 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Amherst | 2,110 | $70,841 | 1ZIPs |
| Sweet Briar | 522 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Amherst County
Review the most populated postal areas across Amherst County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24572 | Madison Heights | $62,030 | 16,399 |
| 24521 | Amherst | $73,571 | 9,902 |
| 24574 | Monroe | $69,133 | 3,868 |
| 24595 | Sweet Briar | $92,850 | 522 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS