Amherst, VA 24521

Population 10,499

24521 is zip code located in Amherst, Virginia. The population is 10,499, making 24521 the largest zipcode in Amherst and the 2nd largest in Amherst County.

There are 5 public schools in 24521 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Amherst is very low , and there are 28 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 24521. Unemployment in 24521 is moderate.

Zip codes within Amherst include 24595.

Amherst Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

69.11% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

49.23% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

75 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in 24521, VA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 24521's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 24521.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    15.8%
  • Rented
    17.3%
  • Owned
    66.9%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $860
  • 1 Bedroom: $970
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,420
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,770

Zip Codes

24521 24595

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

75 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Amherst, VA has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amherst, VA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Amherst, VA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.65°
  • February 38.53°
  • March 47.65°
  • April 57.23°
  • May 64.94°
  • June 72.8°
  • July 76.6°
  • August 75.95°
  • September 68.2°
  • October 57.15°
  • November 46.32°
  • December 38.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amherst, VA

Earthquakes
Amherst, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Amherst, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Amherst, VA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Amherst, VA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 24521: $47,342

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amherst is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.23%
White Collar - 51.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Bob Goodlatte

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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