Amherst County GIS Maps
Amherst County, Virginia, has 31,307 residents across 25,358 parcels and covers 474 square miles. The population declined 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Amherst County is 51009.
Amherst is the county's largest population center. Amherst County also includes 4 zip codes, 1 public school district and 14 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Amherst County Trends
- Population
- 31,307▾
- Median Home Value
- $197,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,900▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Amherst County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Amherst County Parcels
Amherst County has 25,359 mapped parcels covering 301,880 acres. The median assessed value is $195,800. The median lot size is 2.17 acres. 4,693 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1973 or earlier. The records carry 14,861 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 73.3%. Browse the interactive Amherst County Parcel viewer here.
Amherst County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 25,358 | 100% |
| Owner name | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Site address | 18,579 | 73.3% |
| Land use code | 25,257 | 99.6% |
| Land use description | 25,046 | 98.8% |
| Assessed value | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Land value | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Improvement value | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Acreage | 25,258 | 99.6% |
| Parcel boundary | 25,358 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Amherst County parcel records.
Amherst County Population
Amherst County had 31,307 residents in 2020. That was 3.2% lower than in 2010. Amherst County had 587 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 66 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Madison Heights, Amherst and Monroe.
Population Trend in Amherst County VA
Amherst County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Amherst County Zip Codes
Amherst County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Madison Heights (24572), Amherst (24521) and Monroe (24574). Madison Heights is the largest zip by population, with about 16,399 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Amherst County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24572 | Madison Heights | 16,399 | ▴ 0% |
| 24521 | Amherst | 9,902 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 24574 | Monroe | 3,868 | ▾ -2.7% |
| 24595 | Amherst | 522 | ▾ -23.1% |
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Amherst County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Amherst County Demographics
Amherst County has a median age of 43.3, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 19.9% of residents are under 18, while 21.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Amherst County VA
Median Age
43.3
Under 18
19.9%
Age 65+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
23%
Amherst County School Districts
Amherst County is served by 1 public school district with 3,900 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Amherst County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst County Public Schools | 3,900 | 100% | ▾ -1.6% |
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Amherst County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Amherst County Housing & Real Estate
Amherst County has a median home value of $197,200 and a median gross rent of $842. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $318,725 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Amherst County Housing Mix
Amherst County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Amherst County Housing Trends
Amherst County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Amherst County, VA
Amherst County has 1,031 business listings across 324 categories. The largest categories in Amherst County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (50, 4.8%), Baptist Church (40, 3.9%), and Gas Stations (27, 2.6%). The full Amherst County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Amherst County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Amherst County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 50 | 4.8% |
| Baptist Church | 40 | 3.9% |
| Gas Stations | 27 | 2.6% |
| Auto Repair | 20 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 19 | 1.8% |
| ATMs | 15 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 15 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 13 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 12 | 1.2% |
Amherst County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas L. Thompson, CPA | Accountant | Amherst |
| South Pedlar ATV Trail System-Rattlesnake-Off Road | Active Life | Amherst |
| Citizens For Adult Literacy | Adult Education | Monroe |
| Mcbride Sign Company | Advertising Agency | Madison Heights |
| Brooklyn Hills Ranch | Agriculture | Amherst |
| The Briar Patch Restaurant | American Restaurants | Amherst |
| Magnolia Ranch | Amusement Park | Amherst |
| Sanctuary Farm Everlasting Care | Animal Rescue Service | Amherst |
| Humane Society of Amherst County | Animal Shelters | Amherst |
| Millstone Mercantile | Antique Store | Madison Heights |
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Amherst County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Amherst County Basemaps
Amherst County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Amherst County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Amherst County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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