Madison Heights
Census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia

Madison Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Amherst County, Virginia, with 10,893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynchburg, 5.9 miles SW.
- 10,893residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.7 km²
- 568 / sq mipopulation density
- 24572ZIP code
About Madison Heights
Madison Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Madison Heights
- Median household income
- $60,215
- Median home value
- $191,300
- Median rent
- $871/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Madison Heights had 10,893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 568 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison Heights at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Amherst County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,893 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.17 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4503° N, 79.1082° W |
| ZIP code | 24572 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5148520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison Heights
- Lynchburg5.9 mi SW
- Amherst9.6 mi N
- Concord10.0 mi SE
- Forest10.6 mi SW
- Timberlake11.9 mi SW
- Rustburg12.3 mi S
- Big Island15.1 mi W
- Appomattox16.7 mi E
- Arrington19.6 mi NE
- Glasgow22.9 mi NW
- Bedford23.5 mi W
- Buena Vista23.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madison Heights
What county is Madison Heights in?
Madison Heights is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the population of Madison Heights, VA?
10,893 people lived in Madison Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison Heights, VA?
The ZIP code of Madison Heights is 24572.
What is the elevation of Madison Heights?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison Heights?
Lynchburg (5.9 mi), Amherst (9.6 mi), Concord (10.0 mi), Forest (10.6 mi), Timberlake (11.9 mi).
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