Zip Code 24521 — Amherst, VA
24521 is a ZIP Code associated with Amherst, VA, located within Amherst. 24521 ranks #2 out of 4 ZIP codes in Amherst County by population (and #239 out of 903 in VA). The area supports an estimated population of 10,599 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 18.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 24521 |
| Primary City | Amherst |
| State / Province | VA |
| County | Amherst |
| Total Population | 10,599 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 18.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 24521 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 24521 | Amherst County | VA State Average |
|---|
| Population | 10,599 | 30,639 (Total) | 8,705,380 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 18.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 4 | -- | -- |
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