Virginia
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Virginia is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 8,421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,437 ft (438 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eveleth, 3.8 miles S.
- 8,421residents (2020 Census)
- 1,437 ftelevation · 438 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.6 km²
- 449 / sq mipopulation density
- 55792ZIP code
About Virginia
Virginia is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. With an economy heavily reliant on large-scale iron ore mining, Virginia is considered the Mesabi Iron Range's commercial center. The population was 8,421 at the 2020 census. Virginia is a part of the Duluth metropolitan area, and U.S. Highway 53 runs through town.
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Living in Virginia
- Median household income
- $51,720
- Median home value
- $120,600
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Virginia had 8,421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 449 per sq mi (173 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Virginia at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,421 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.77 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5272° N, 92.5176° W |
| ZIP code | 55792 |
| Official website | virginiamn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2767288 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Virginia
- Eveleth3.8 mi S
- Gilbert4.2 mi SE
- Leonidas4.5 mi SW
- Mountain Iron4.7 mi W
- McKinley5.5 mi E
- Biwabik8.3 mi E
- Iron Junction8.6 mi SW
- Kinney9.5 mi W
- Buhl12.4 mi W
- Aurora12.9 mi E
- Chisholm17.1 mi W
- Hoyt Lakes19.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia
What county is Virginia in?
Virginia is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Virginia, MN?
8,421 people lived in Virginia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Virginia, MN?
The ZIP code of Virginia is 55792.
What is the elevation of Virginia?
1,437 feet (438 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Virginia?
Eveleth (3.8 mi), Gilbert (4.2 mi), Leonidas (4.5 mi), Mountain Iron (4.7 mi), McKinley (5.5 mi).
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