South Amherst
Village in Lorain County, Ohio

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.
- 1,581residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 653 / sq mipopulation density
- 44001ZIP code
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 had 1,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 653 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Amherst at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3462° N, 82.2353° W |
| ZIP code | 44001 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3973040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Amherst
- Amherst4.1 mi N
- Oberlin4.4 mi S
- Vermilion6.0 mi NW
- Kipton6.6 mi SW
- Birmingham6.6 mi W
- Lorain7.0 mi NE
- Elyria7.4 mi E
- LaGrange9.7 mi SE
- Pheasant Run10.4 mi SE
- Sheffield10.6 mi NE
- Wakeman10.8 mi SW
- Beulah Beach11.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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