Zip code 24595: Sweet Briar, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24595?

24595 is assigned to Sweet Briar, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24595 in?

24595 is in Amherst County, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24595?

About 630 people live in 24595, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24595?

The median household income in 24595 is $92,850.

Q: What zip codes are near 24595?

The closest zip codes to 24595 are 24521, 24572, 24533, 24574, 24505.

Residential delivery areaAmherst CountyEastern Time

Population

630

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$906/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.5 sq mi

418 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24595

24595 is a small-town zip code in Sweet Briar, Virginia (Amherst County), covering 1.5 sq mi of land. About 630 people live here, or 418 per square mile. The median resident is 20.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $92,850 a year, 15% above the national median of $80,734. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 19% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $906 a month.

77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and education. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 24595 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher76.8%
98th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%27th of 850 in VA
Work from home24.4%
87th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%128th of 848 in VA
Poverty rate20.3%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%116th of 837 in VA
Unemployment rate7.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%114th of 846 in VA
Median household income$92,850
65th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170253rd of 796 in VA
Foreign-born residents10%
51st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%158th of 852 in VA
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%326th of 846 in VA
Diversity index42.5
40th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7392nd of 852 in VA
Population density418/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi230th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$906
14th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579437th of 616 in VA
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%543rd of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers4.8%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%676th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate19%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%817th of 836 in VA
Population630
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170714th of 852 in VA
Per capita income$11,429
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666831st of 849 in VA
Median age20.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39835th of 849 in VA
Average commute9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min795th of 799 in VA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%811th of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%784th of 836 in VA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%706th of 774 in VA
Residents 65 and older4.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%819th of 852 in VA
Residents under 187.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%756th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$11,985
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861820th of 834 in VA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%631st of 846 in VA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%792nd of 846 in VA
Government workers5.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%792nd of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.262
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471807th of 832 in VA

Measure	24595	Amherst	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	76.8%	24.7%	42.2%	35.7%	98th	27th of 850
Work from home	24.4%	10.1%	18.3%	15.1%	87th	128th of 848
Poverty rateWeakness	20.3%	10.8%	9.9%	12.5%	85th	116th of 837
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.2%	4.7%	4.3%	5.2%	81st	114th of 846
Median household income	$92,850	$68,724	$93,170	$80,734	65th	253rd of 796
Foreign-born residents	10%	1.7%	13.1%	14.1%	51st	158th of 852
Uninsured rate	6.8%	6.8%	6.9%	8.4%	50th	326th of 846
Diversity index	42.5	42.5	60.7	61.4	40th	392nd of 852
Population density	418/sq mi	66/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	230th of 852
Median gross rent	$906	$871	$1,579	$1,413	14th	437th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	84.5%	91%	91%	9th	543rd of 836
Healthcare workers	4.8%	9.2%	8.5%	9.7%	3rd	676th of 846
Homeownership rateWeakness	19%	80.8%	67.3%	65.2%	2nd	817th of 836
Population	630	31,485	8,705,170	334,922,499	1st	714th of 852
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,429	$35,580	$50,666	$44,673	1st	831st of 849
Median age	20.2	43.4	39	38.9	1st	835th of 849
Average commuteStrength	9 min	24.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	1st	795th of 799
Veterans	0%	7.1%	9.4%	6.2%	1st	811th of 851
Housing vacancy	0%	11.6%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	784th of 836
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	41.9%	48.5%	51.1%	1st	706th of 774
Residents 65 and older	4.4%	21.8%	16.7%	17.2%	1st	819th of 852
Residents under 18	7.9%	20%	21.7%	22%	1st	756th of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$11,985	$43,273	$54,861	$49,666	1st	820th of 834
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	6.5%	3.8%	1st	631st of 846
Self-employed workers	0%	8.7%	8.6%	10%	1st	792nd of 846
Government workers	5.6%	17.9%	20.5%	14.5%	1st	792nd of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.262	0.440	0.471	0.483	1st	807th of 832

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

67%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

20.2

Under 18

7.9%

65 and over

4.4%

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Black17%
Hispanic3%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

42.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

46.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

23%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 79
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 51.9%
Married couples: 51.9%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 13% / 87%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

32%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24595

$92,850

Amherst Co.

$68,724

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,429

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.262

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24595

—

Amherst Co.

$212,400

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24595

$906

Amherst Co.

$871

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

48%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 79
Owner-occupied: 19%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

56%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

17%

Bicycle

Worked from home

24%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

44%

10–19

53%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

32%

Office and admin

29%

Education

24%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

52%

Restaurants and hotels

20%

Retail

16%

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$11,985

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

22.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24595	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,750	$74,888
Service	$40,385	$26,804
Sales and office	$6,779	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

18%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

57%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 76.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 57.4%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.5%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sweet Briar
State: Virginia
County: Amherst County
Center point: 37.5607° N, 79.0810° W
Land area: 1.5 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24595

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24521	Amherst, VA	5.1 mi	10,599	$73,571	$240,900
24572	Madison Heights, VA	6.7 mi	15,744	$62,030	$204,000
24533	Clifford, VA · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
24574	Monroe, VA	9.1 mi	3,666	$69,133	$221,300
24505	Lynchburg, VA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
24503	Lynchburg, VA	12 mi	20,419	$89,137	$347,500
24514	Lynchburg, VA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
22922	Arrington, VA	12 mi	2,226	$60,125	$226,000
22964	Piney River, VA	12 mi	99	—	—
24506	Lynchburg, VA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
24504	Lynchburg, VA	14 mi	9,632	$52,571	$179,700
24538	Concord, VA	14 mi	4,867	$71,224	$200,500

Questions about 24595

What city is zip code 24595?

24595 is assigned to Sweet Briar, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24595 in?

24595 is in Amherst County, Virginia.

What is the population of 24595?

About 630 people live in 24595, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24595 in?

24595 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24595?

The median household income in 24595 is $92,850.

What zip codes are near 24595?

The closest zip codes to 24595 are 24521, 24572, 24533, 24574, 24505.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24595, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.