Appalachia
Town in Wise County, Virginia

Appalachia is a town in Wise County, Virginia, with 1,432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stonega, 2.7 miles N.
- 1,432residents (2020 Census)
- 1,647 ftelevation · 502 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 416 / sq mipopulation density
- 24216ZIP code
About Appalachia
Appalachia () is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Appalachia had a population of 1,432.
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Living in Appalachia
- Median household income
- $43,068
- Median home value
- $67,100
- Median rent
- $766/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Appalachia had 1,432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 416 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Appalachia at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,432 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9128° N, 82.7950° W |
| ZIP code | 24216 |
| Official website | townofappalachiava.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5102040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Appalachia
- Stonega2.7 mi N
- Osaka2.9 mi N
- Big Stone Gap3.6 mi S
- Big Stone Gap East3.7 mi SE
- East Stone Gap4.3 mi SE
- Dunbar5.0 mi NE
- Keokee7.4 mi SW
- Lynch, KY7.5 mi NW
- Benham, KY9.4 mi W
- Norton9.4 mi E
- Cumberland, KY12.2 mi NW
- Dryden12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Appalachia
What county is Appalachia in?
Appalachia is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Appalachia, VA?
1,432 people lived in Appalachia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Appalachia, VA?
The ZIP code of Appalachia is 24216.
What is the elevation of Appalachia?
1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Appalachia?
Stonega (2.7 mi), Osaka (2.9 mi), Big Stone Gap (3.6 mi), Big Stone Gap East (3.7 mi), East Stone Gap (4.3 mi).
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