ZIP 24521 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Amherst town, VA (24521)

Median Income

$69,077

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+570

Wealth inflow

Population

10,101

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 570 for ZIP 24521 (Amherst town, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.0%+7% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.1%-5% vs US avg

205

Establishments

1,823

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.0%
Construction9.4%
Manufacturing10.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.7%
Education, health care, social23.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.3%
Other services5.1%
Public administration8.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 24521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.0%, median income fell 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.0%.

Median Income

$69,077

-8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate