ZIP Code 24521 - Amherst Virginia

ZIP Code 24521 is located in Amherst Virginia. 24521 is primarily within Amherst County, with some portions in Nelson County. Regionally, it is located in the Southwest Virginia Region.

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ZIP Code 24521 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameAmherst
Primary CountyAmherst County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)9,955
Area Code(s)434
Current Time
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24521 Demographics

24521 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24521 is White. The current unemployment level in 24521 is 4.0%.

Population9,955
Population Growth Rate-11.37%
Population Density49 People per Square Mile
Total Households4,153
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$62,706
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$58,310
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 81.64%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 68.04%

24521 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,51881.59%
Black1,14212.39%
Hispanic3503.8%
Asian270.29%
Native American1721.87%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander50.05%

24521 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,58475.72%
Black39218.74%
Hispanic924.4%
Asian60.29%
Native American170.81%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.05%

24521 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4577.46%
Bachelor Degree96515.76%
High School Diploma2,16135.28%
No High School Diploma1863.04%
GED or Alternate4487.31%
1 or More Years of College1,12218.32%
Associates Degree4036.58%
Masters Degree2944.8%
Professional Degree360.59%
Doctorate Degree530.87%

24521 Geography

Coordinates37.62841034,-79.07791138
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 24521
RegionSouthwest Virginia Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasLynchburg, VA
Charlottesville, VA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area203 Square Miles

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24521 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45e - Northern Inner Piedmont

24521 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)24263341515964625643342743
Avg Max Temp (°F)45495869768387867970604967
Avg Precip (In.)3.673.214.083.54.623.664.43.534.193.873.453.2745.45

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