ZIP Code 24574 Demographics

Amherst County, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 24574 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,228

↓ 86.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,732

↓ 7.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$203,300

↑ +11.9% vs county

Median Age

46.8 yrs

↓ +6.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.4%

↑ 68.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 24574 compares to Amherst County and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 24574 $60k Amherst $64k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 24574 $203k Amherst $182k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$869

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 24574 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$203,300
Down Payment (20%)$40,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,290P&I: $1028 | Tax: $203 | Ins: $59
Rent (Local Median)
$869
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $421/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 24574, sorted by distance.

24536 6.8 mi away bedford county 24526 8.2 mi away bedford county 24503 8.6 mi away lynchburg city 24502 15.3 mi away lynchburg city 24556 15.4 mi away bedford county 24551 15.7 mi away bedford county 24501 16.5 mi away lynchburg city 24570 18.3 mi away bedford county

About Amherst County

Amherst County is located in Virginia and has a total population of 31,426. The county's median household income is $64,454 and median home value is $181,600. ZIP code 24574 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Amherst County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.