Big Rock
Census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia
Big Rock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buchanan County, Virginia, with 199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Breaks, 6.2 miles SW.
- 199residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 431 / sq mipopulation density
- 24603ZIP code
About Big Rock
Big Rock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States, located at the convergence of County Route 650 and U.S. Route 460, a short distance from the Kentucky state line. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 199.
A post office was established at Big Rock in 1854. The boulder from which the community likely took its name was destroyed in the 1930s by the building of the railroad.
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- Median household income
- $55,049
- Median age
- 43.1
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Big Rock had 199 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 199 |
|---|---|
| Density | 431 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Rock at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 199 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3526° N, 82.1873° W |
| ZIP code | 24603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5107448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Rock
- Breaks6.2 mi SW
- Grundy7.8 mi SE
- Elkhorn City, KY9.3 mi W
- Vansant9.5 mi SE
- Phelps, KY10.9 mi N
- Haysi10.9 mi SW
- Freeburn, KY14.6 mi N
- Clinchco16.3 mi SW
- McCarr, KY18.3 mi N
- Matewan, WV18.7 mi N
- Belfry, KY19.0 mi N
- Clintwood20.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Rock
What county is Big Rock in?
Big Rock is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the population of Big Rock, VA?
199 people lived in Big Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Rock, VA?
The ZIP code of Big Rock is 24603.
What is the elevation of Big Rock?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Rock?
Breaks (6.2 mi), Grundy (7.8 mi), Elkhorn City (9.3 mi), Vansant (9.5 mi), Phelps (10.9 mi).
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