Appalachia

Town in Wise County, Virginia

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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.

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, VA population

Appalachia had 1,432 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,432
Density416 per sq mi (161 per km²)

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

Appalachia at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyWise County
TypeTown
Population1,432 (2020)
Land area3.44 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation1,647 ft (502 m)
Coordinates36.9128° N, 82.7950° W
ZIP code24216
Official websitetownofappalachiava.us
Census code (GEOID)5102040

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

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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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