South Amherst

Village in Lorain County, Ohio

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South Amherst is a village in Lorain County, Ohio, with 1,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Amherst, 4.1 miles N.

About South Amherst

South Amherst is a village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,581 at the 2020 census.

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Living in South Amherst

Median household income
$86,194
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$1,294/mo
Median age
45.4
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South Amherst, OH population

South Amherst had 1,581 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,581
Density653 per sq mi (252 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

South Amherst at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyLorain County
TypeVillage
Population1,581 (2020)
Land area2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates41.3462° N, 82.2353° W
ZIP code44001
Census code (GEOID)3973040

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about South Amherst

What county is South Amherst in?

South Amherst is in Lorain County, Ohio.

What is the population of South Amherst, OH?

1,581 people lived in South Amherst at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Amherst, OH?

The ZIP code of South Amherst is 44001.

What is the elevation of South Amherst?

794 feet (242 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Amherst?

Amherst (4.1 mi), Oberlin (4.4 mi), Vermilion (6.0 mi), Kipton (6.6 mi), Birmingham (6.6 mi).

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